Elementary Special Education Resource Teacher (Long-Term Guest Teacher, 8/13/2025-10/7/2025)'); '

DuPage ROE; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Special Education Resource Teacher to implement IEP goals and foster a positive learning environment. This role emphasizes collaboration with paraprofessionals and maintaining high academic standards while building rapport with students and parents. The ideal candidate will contribute to creating a thriving educational community focused on student achievement and growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have current Illinois Special (Type 10) Certificate with LBS1 Endorsement.
• Experience in creating positive learning environments and implementing IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Builds trust and confidence with students.
• Instructs individuals and groups based on IEP goals.
• Monitors student progress and modifies curriculum as needed.

Skills

Building trust with students

Instructing based on IEP goals

Monitoring student progress

Modifying curriculum

Maintaining contact with parents

Education

Illinois Special (Type 10) Certificate with LBS1 Endorsement

Illinois Elementary and/or Secondary Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 Endorsement

Job description

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching / Special Education - LBS I

Date Posted:
4/27/2025

Location:
Whittier Elementary

District:
Community Unit School District 200

Builds trust and confidence with students

Instructs individuals and groups based on IEP goals

Monitors student progress in and outside resource room

Modifies curriculum if needed

Maintains contact with parents of students to report progress towards IEP goals

Prepares educational records and IEP forms

SUMMARY:
Community Unit School District 200 is seeking a dynamic, energetic Special Education Resource Teacher to plan and implement the goals of the individual education plan (IEP). This person is also responsible for the supervision and guidance of paraprofessional staff regarding the planning and implementation of the IEP.

This person is responsible for maintaining a positive learning environment, holding high academic expectations, and creating a student-centered classroom while building rapport with students, parents, and staff. The position requires an individual who will assist our schools in creating an exemplar learning community where everyone seeks and implements strategies for improving student achievement and growth. This person will work collaboratively in professional learning communities to achieve goals with a common purpose focused on student learning.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S):

Current Illinois Special (Type 10) Certificate with LBS1 Endorsement; OR

Current Illinois Elementary and/or Secondary Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 Endorsement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Builds trust and confidence with students
• Instructs individuals and groups based on IEP goals
• Monitors student progress in and outside resource room
• Modifies curriculum if needed
• Maintains contact with parents of students to report progress towards IEP goals
• Prepares educational records and IEP forms