Cross Cat Teacher (Grades 4-5) TBD

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 is seeking a Cross Cat Teacher for grades 4-5. The position is based in Springfield, IL and is a 180-day contract. The role reports to the Building Principal and requires an Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement, plus teaching experience and strong collaboration skills.

Starting date is TBD and the salary follows the SEA negotiated agreement. This full-time classroom position emphasizes implementing IEPs, supporting diverse learners, and coordinating with both

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 elementary endorsement is required.
• Experience teaching or student teaching in a classroom setting.
• Strong interpersonal communication with teachers, students, parents and staff.
• Knowledge of secondary curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with intervention strategies and progress monitoring.
• Ability to model effective teaching practices for diverse learners.
• Ability to interpret data to inform instruction and address needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Curriculum knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Intervention strategies

Progress monitoring

IEP collaboration

Model instructional strategies

Data-informed instruction

Education

Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

Cross Cat Teacher (Grades 4-5) TBD

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868279

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Cross Cat Teacher (Grades 4-5)

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:

First contractual day of the 2026-2027

District 186 180-day calendar

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]