Autism Teacher- $4,000 HIRING INCENTIVE - (Control Code: 97991)

Valley View Public School Cusd 365 U; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

FSA and dependent daycare

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Salary advancement

TRS retirement contribution

403(b)

Job summary

Valley View Public School District in Illinois is seeking a full-time Autism teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes designing engaging lessons, delivering instruction, and supporting IEP development, with a $4,000 hiring incentive.

Ideal candidate has experience with autistic learners, strong behavior management skills, and ability to collaborate with staff, parents, and students to ensure growth and success.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with autistic learners.
• Satisfactory special education teaching experience.
• Expertise in behavior management strategies.
• Ability to write and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Excellent communication skills with students, teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Design high-content, engaging work for students.
• Plan and instruct aligned to district/state standards.
• Accommodate and adapt lessons to meet IEP goals.
• Support IEP meetings and development of IEPs.
• Establish a safe, positive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with staff to develop specially designed instruction.
• Administer and adapt assessments as needed.
• Monitor progress and develop intervention strategies.
• Communicate progress with families and stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in building/district teams and events.

Skills

Knowledge and experience with autistic

Special education teaching experience

Behavior management strategies

IEP development

Communication with students/parents

Team collaboration

Job description

Autism Teacher - $4,000 Hiring Incentive

Position Type: Special Education/Autism Teacher

Posted: 7/15/2026

Location: Kenneth L. Hermansen Elementary School

Date Available: 08/10/2026

Position may qualify for a $4,000 hiring incentive! For additional information, please inquire through Human Resources.

VACANCY

The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Autism teaching position for the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB SUMMARY

The Autism teacher is responsible for planning and delivering instructional lessons that meet the needs of autistic students, creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; and employing effective instructional techniques. Additional duties may be assigned in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and experience with autistic learners
• Satisfactory special education teaching experience
• Expertise in behavior management strategies
• Ability to write and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Excellent communication skills with students, teachers and parents
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design high-content, engaging work for students.
• Plan and instruct students on District and State Standards aligned curriculum, using integrated or direct service approaches as appropriate based on individual student needs.
• Accommodate, modify and adapt lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student needs and IEP goals.
• Support in the facilitation of IEP meetings as well as development of the IEP.
• Establish a safe, positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of students.
• Plan collaboratively with staff to develop specially designed instruction, utilizing different co‑teaching models for delivery as appropriate to student needs.
• Modify, adapt and conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized and informal assessments as directed, modify and adapt tests, environment or equipment to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor and review student progress via assessment data, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Set and communicate clear expectations for classroom behavior and school environment by applying positive reinforcement and/or behavior modification techniques as needed. Assist in the development and implementation of student behavior intervention plans.
• Communicate verbally and in writing regularly with parents, other educators and students on progress.
• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists to discuss individual student’s modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or areas of concern.
• Attend and actively participate in building and District Teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution of academic or behavior concerns.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum, school and District goals and objectives.
• Enforce and support District and School policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities to maintain professional growth. Plan and implement best practices and strategies.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperature, noise and hazards are relatively nonexistent. Work requires some lifting, pulling or pushing during the normal performance of tasks and responsibilities.

PAY SCALE AND BENEFICT DISCLOSURE

Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule.

• Medical, vision and dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and dependent daycare accounts
• Life, AD&D, and long term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Salary advancement
• TRS contribution included in base salary
• 403(b)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants should apply online at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with a resume and three (3) current letters of recommendation, dated within the last twelve (12) months.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The deadline for receiving applications is open until filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.