Autism Teacher — Inspire IEPs & Growth ($4k Incentive)

Valley View School District 365U; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive $4,000

Job summary

Valley View Public School District in Illinois is seeking a full‑time Autism teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year at Kenneth L. Hermansen Elementary School.

The role focuses on planning and delivering instruction for autistic students and meeting IEP goals. The position requires creating engaging lessons, employing effective instructional strategies, collaborating with staff, and communicating with families.

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 (IEP's)
• Excellent communication skills with students, teachers and parents
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

Responsibilities

• 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 their students.
• Plan collaboratively with staff to develop specially designed instruction, utilizing different co-teaching models for delivery as appropriate to student needs.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of their students.
• Modify, adapt and conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress.
• 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.
• Communicate verbally and in writing regularly with parents, other educators and students on progress.
• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other Teachers, Parapros 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 in order 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

Skills

IEP writing

Behavior management

Autism education

Communication with parents

Collaboration

Classroom management

Job description

Autism Teacher- $4,000 HIRING INCENTIVE - (Control Code: 68010) JobID: 12681

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Autism Teacher
  
  
• Date Posted:
  7/27/2026
  
  
• 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 as may from time to time 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 (IEP's)
• 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 meetindividual student needs and IEP Goals.
• Support in the facilitation of IEP meeting 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 their students.
• Plan collaboratively with staff to develop specially designed instruction, utilizing different co-teaching models for delivery as appropriate to student needs.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of their students.
• Modify, adapt and conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized and informal assessments as directed, modifyand adapt tests, environment or equipment to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor and review student progress via assessment data, maintain records ofstudent 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, Parapros andspecialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoinglearning issues, interventions or areas of concern.
• Attend and actively participate in building and District Teams to facilitate earlyinvolvement and resolution of academic or behavior concerns.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implemention 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 in order 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 BENEFIT 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
• 403B

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply on line 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.

Postings current as of 10/27/2026 4:27:00 PM CST.

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