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Eighth Grade Special Education Teacher
McHenry School District 15
McHenry (IL)
On-site
USD 40,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Eighth Grade Special Education Teacher to join their team. This role involves planning and implementing instructional programs tailored to individual student needs, particularly for those with cognitive disabilities. The ideal candidate will utilize assistive technology and collaborate with staff and parents to enhance student learning. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' academic and interpersonal skills. If you are passionate about education and committed to fostering student success, this role is perfect for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Current and valid Illinois LBS1 Endorsement required.
- Experience working with children with cognitive disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Plans and implements instructional programs per district objectives.
- Delivers engaging instruction and adjusts lessons based on student progress.
- Communicates with staff and parents to improve student outcomes.
Skills
Education
Job description
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MCHENRY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15
VACANCY NOTICE
JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT
JOB TITLE: Eighth Grade Special Education Teacher
SCHOOL: Parkland Middle School
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
CERTIFICATION Current and Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
Requirements
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 Day - Full Time
START DATE: August 18, 2025
Minimum Qualifications/Required Skills
- Current and valid Illinois LBS1 Endorsement.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Experience working with children with cognitive disabilities.
- Experience and comfort using assistive technology and alternative forms of communication.
- Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Plans and implements instructional programs in accordance with the District’s philosophy and curricular objectives.
- Delivers instruction to engage all students and adjusts lessons as indicated by student progress for the purpose of improving their success in academic and interpersonal skills.
- Designs classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that align with State and District standards.
- Creates and administers assessments aligned with instructional goals. Uses the data from assessments to evaluate student competency, developing individual learning plans and for planning instructional groups.
- Maintain accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
- Responsible for writing and implementing individual education plans and have familiarity with response to intervention.
- Manages student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space to provide a safe and optimal learning environment for students and staff.
- Assesses student progress towards targets and standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration throughout the learning process.
- Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration while establishing clear objectives for all lessons, curricular units, projects, and communicates these objectives to all students.
- Communicates and collaborates with instructional staff, school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
- Understanding of various formal and informal assessment strategies and uses them to support the continuous development of students.
- Demonstrates exemplary classroom practice and possesses a deep understanding of technology integration and quality learning principles.
- Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the building Principal.
- Salary will be commensurate with professional training and experience according to salary schedule.
- Full health insurance program with major medical.
- Life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study.
Apply online: www.d15.org
Attach: cover letter, resume, transcripts, certificates, and four reference letters.
Brian Kilinski, PhD
Director of Human Resources
Title IX Coordinator
Contact info:bkilinski@d15.org
McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15
420 N. Front Street
McHenry, IL 60050
Phone: 779-244-1000
Posted: 04/25/2025
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionEducation and Training
- IndustriesEducation Management
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