Digital Learning Program Facilitator (Spring 2027)

Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215 is seeking a Digital Learning Program Facilitator (Spring 2027) at the T. F. South High School, a high-needs campus.

The role requires an Illinois Professional Educator License or ELS with a secondary endorsement and an LBSI endorsement for IEP-focused work. You will enroll students, design study plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with Pupil Personnel Services to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a teaching endorsement in a secondary content area.
• Learning Behavior Specialist (LBSI) endorsement is required to facilitate program serving only students with IEPs.
• Experience with students who were unsuccessful in traditional settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enrolls students in appropriate grade-level curriculum using the district's digital learning platform.
• Plans a program of study meeting individual needs, interests, and abilities.
• Guides the learning process and supports successful course completion.
• Assesses student progress and provides reports as required.
• Maintains accurate records and communicates with parents and staff.

Skills

Digital platform

Asynchronous teaching

Professional decorum

Behavior strategies

Post-secondary planning

Education

Illinois PEL/ELS with secondary endorsement

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215

Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215

Digital Learning Program Facilitator (Spring 2027) JobID: 2842

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching
• Date Posted:
  10/28/2026
• Location:
  T. F. South High School
  (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  01/04/2027
• Closing Date:
  11/13/2026

Job/FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Principal and/or Designee

Position summary: To help students achieve maximum benefits from the educational opportunities offered to them in the schools.

Role qualifications:

• Must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a teaching endorsement in a secondary content area.
  • Learning Behavior Specialist (LBSI) endorsement is required to facilitate program serving only students with individualized education plans (IEP).
• Experience working with students who were unsuccessful in a traditional educational setting preferred.

Position responsibilities:

• Enrolls students in appropriate grade-level curriculum using the district's digital learning platform.
• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Guides the learning process and supports students' successful completion of courses.
• Assesses the accomplishment of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Collects data and prepares course completion reports and other reports as requested by administration.
• Initiates contact with parents/guardians regularly and responds promptly, constructively and professionally to parent-initiated contacts/concerns.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Establishes a set of classroom behavioral expectations based on clearly defined goals or principles
• Prepares for virtual programming and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the administration.
• Communicates regularly with members of the Pupil Personnel Services Department.
• Works cooperatively with other school personnel to support students with identified needs and to support diverse learners.
• Meets and facilitates program in the locations and at the times designated.
• Supervises students outside of the classroom during passing periods.
• Prepares students for standardized tests required by the state.
• Attends all staff meetings and/or professional development sessions as allowed by contract.
• Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the District.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Is consistent and fair in dealing with classroom disruptions.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Assists in the selection of resources, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Performs any other related duties as requested by building administration.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

Essential skills and experience:

• Ability to use digital learning platform
• Knowledge of best practices with an emphasis on engaging students in an asynchronous, virtual environment
• Ability to maintain a professional decorum when dealing with behavioral problems
• Knowledge of appropriate behavioral strategies when interacting with students
• Experience in and knowledge of goal setting, self-reflection, and post-secondary opportunities.

Reporting to this position: N/A

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Terms of Employment:

• January 2026 - May 2026
• Starting annual salary between $59,158 and $97,829 depending upon education and verified teaching experience
• 55 minute duty-free lunch (40 minutes on Wednesdays)

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