Autism & ID Pre-K STRIVE Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a dedicated Pre-K Special Education teacher for District 186 in Illinois. The role focuses on creating a high quality, structured learning environment for students with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities, planning instruction aligned to the Pre-K curriculum, and tracking student progress.

You will maintain clear records, implement behavior supports, participate in professional development, and collaborate with families and staff

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educators License and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement/approvals.
• Knowledge of current curriculum, instructional trends, and school improvement process.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to informally and formally assess learning and behavioral needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, structured learning environment for Pre-K students with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities.
• Plan and implement instruction in accordance with the approved Student Support Services Pre-K curriculum.
• Establish and maintain records of student assessment procedures and progress monitoring.
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning by establishing routines, a behavior management plan and social emotional support.
• Implement curricular and behavioral support to students as Individualized Education Programs specify.
• Actively participate in staff development activities.
• Contribute to school improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQUIP) initiatives.
• Attend district in-services and professional development opportunities to implement new strategies for curriculum and instructional improvement.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

Illinois Professional Educators License and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement/approvals

Job description

• Provide a high quality, structured learning environment for Pre-K students with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities.
• Plan and implement instruction in accordance with the approved Student Support Services Pre-K curriculum for instructional classrooms.
• Establish and maintain records of student assessment procedures and progress monitoring.
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning by establishing routines, a behavior management plan and social emotional support.
• Implement curricular and behavioral support to students as Individualized Education Programs specify.
• Actively participate in staff development activities.
• Contribute to school improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQUIP) initiatives.
• Attend district in-services and professional development opportunities in order to implement new strategies for curriculum and instructional improvement.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educators License and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement/approvals
• Knowledge of current curriculum, instructional trends, and school improvement process
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to informally and formally assess learning and behavioral needs of students.

First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 180-day calendar