Cross Cat Teacher (Grades K-1) Location TBD

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 is seeking a Cross Cat Teacher for Grades K-1 to serve in a 180-day assignment located in Springfield, IL. Responsibilities include collaborating with special and general education staff, implementing IEPs, and supporting students with diverse learning needs under the building principal’s guidance.

The role requires an IL Professional Educator License with LBS1 endorsement, a track record of effective instruction, and strong communication skills with families and

Qualifications

• Must hold IL PEL with LBS1 elementary endorsement.
• Demonstrated teaching or student teaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication with students, parents and staff.
• Solid knowledge of relevant curriculum standards.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with intervention strategies and progress monitoring.
• Ability to model instruction for diverse learning styles.
• Ability to use data to address learning and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with special and general education staff.
• Work under the building principal's direction.
• Provide instruction per students' IEPs.
• Contribute to development of IEPs including behavior plans.
• Offer training and guidance to teachers and parents.
• Share strategies with families to support school efforts.
• Manage implementation of IEPs for students on caseload.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PEL with LBS1 elementary endorsement

Teaching experience

Interpersonal communication

Curriculum knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Progress monitoring

Differentiated instruction

Data-informed instruction

Job description

Cross Cat Teacher (Grades K-1) Location TBD

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Job Details

Job ID: 5978072

Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Cross Cat Teacher (Grades K-1)

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: November 10, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

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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