Cross Cat Teacher (Grades 2-3) Location TBD

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 is seeking a Cross Cat Teacher for Grades 2-3. Location is to be determined; the role reports to the Building Principal and supports students with IEPs in collaboration with general and special education staff.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement, has teaching or student-teaching experience, and demonstrates strong communication, organization, and data-informed instructional skills to meet diverse learning needs.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 elementary endorsement.
• Successful teaching or student teaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication with teachers, students, parents and staff.
• Strong knowledge base of curriculum for elementary grades.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of intervention strategies and progress monitoring.
• Ability to model teaching strategies for diverse learning styles.
• Ability to informally assess learning/behavior and address needs with data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with special and general education staff.
• Work under the direction of the building principal.
• Provide instruction as determined by students' IEPs.
• Contribute to development of IEPs and behavior intervention plans.
• Provide consultation and training to teachers and parents.
• Share strategies with parents for at-home support.
• Implement IEPs for students on assigned caseload.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Student assessment

IEP collaboration

Education

Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

Cross Cat Teacher (Grades 2-3) Location TBD

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Job Details

Job ID: 5912387
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Cross Cat Teacher (Grades 2-3)

LOCATION: TBD

CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 Days

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 elementary endorsement
• Successful teaching or student teaching experience
• Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with general education teachers, students, parents and staff
• Strong knowledge base of secondary curriculum
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of intervention strategies and progress monitoring experience
• Ability to model teaching strategies to meet the needs of students’ various learning styles
• Ability to informally assess learning and/or behavioral needs of students & address those needs using documented data

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with all special education and general education staff
• Work under the direction of the building principal
• Provide instruction as determined by the students’ IEPs
• Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students including behavior intervention plans
• Provide consultation, technical assistance and training to teachers and parents of students experiencing learning or behavioral problems
• Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support the school’s efforts
• Take responsibility for implementation of IEPs for students on assigned caseload
• Other duties as assigned

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

EFFECTIVE DATE: ASAP

SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement;

Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Office of Human Resources
• 3063 Fiat Ave
• Springfield, Illinois 62703
• Phone: [phone]

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