Autism Program Teacher - Self-Contained (RISE)

Downers Grove School District 58; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Downers Grove School District 58 in Downers Grove, IL, seeks an educator for a leave of absence position in the RISE program. The role starts around 11/11/2026 and continues through 02/03/2027, focusing on students with developmental delays and autism-related needs.

The position requires a State of Illinois Professional Educator License and an LBS1 endorsement; daily rate is $303.93, with responsibilities spanning lesson planning, instruction, and classroom management.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License as required by the State of Illinois and LBS1 endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans instruction to achieve objectives and coordinates instructional planning across grade levels.
• Plans a program of study aligned with district curriculum.
• Plans purposeful substitute assignments and adapts lessons for individual learners.
• Organizes instruction to address diverse learning needs and monitors progress.
• Employs appropriate assessment techniques and maintains professional rapport with students and staff.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Education

Professional Educator License - Illinois

LBS1 endorsement preferred

Job description

Downers Grove School District 58 in Downers Grove, IL, seeks an educator for a leave of absence position in the RISE program. The role starts around 11/11/2026 and continues through 02/03/2027, focusing on students with developmental delays and autism-related needs.

The position requires a State of Illinois Professional Educator License and an LBS1 endorsement; daily rate is $303.93, with responsibilities spanning lesson planning, instruction, and classroom management.