Dynamic Life Skills SPED Teacher

Harvard Community Unit School District 50; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 seeks a Special Education Teacher (Life Skills) to collaborate with a diverse team and provide high-quality educational services to students with disabilities.

The role requires implementing specialized instructional strategies, developing and modifying curricula, assessing progress, and creating IEPs while building strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License (PEL) or eligible for appropriate license.
• LBS1 Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning aligned with Illinois Learning Standards.
• Provides instruction addressing IEP goals with research-based strategies.
• Communicates learning goals and essential questions for each lesson.
• Designs and adapts daily lessons to support multiple learning tasks and participation.
• Assesses progress toward objectives and provides timely feedback to students and families.
• Supports and monitors students in both native language and English.
• Creates inclusive, student-centered classrooms supporting social-emotional well-being.
• Manages behavior to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Collaborates with staff and families to implement IL standards and MTSS framework.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Planning & organization

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

PEL or eligible license

LBS1 Endorsement

Job description

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 seeks a Special Education Teacher (Life Skills) to collaborate with a diverse team and provide high-quality educational services to students with disabilities.

The role requires implementing specialized instructional strategies, developing and modifying curricula, assessing progress, and creating IEPs while building strong relationships with students, families, and staff.