Elementary Special Education Teacher - Inclusion (2026-2027)

SINGLETON; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Joliet Public Schools District 86 is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher - Inclusion for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires certification with Self Contained General Education and LBS1 Endorsement or equivalent, and involves 9 months of service with non-exempt terms under the bargaining unit.

Reports to the Principal and Assistant Principal. The incumbent will plan instruction, coordinate with district administrators, and supervise student teachers and paraprofessionals

Qualifications

• Experience with behavior management and data collection for autism students.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and public relations.
• Leadership and collaboration with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Planning: the teacher shall prepare plans and demonstrate long-term planning.
• Supervise Students assigned to the building, student teachers, paraprofessionals, and volunteers.
• Manage classroom to maximize student learning and establish effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Behavior Management

Data Collection

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Education

LBS1 Endorsement

Professional Educator License

Job description

Elementary Special Education Teacher - Inclusion (2026-2027)

Joliet Public Schools District 86 SINGLETON - JOLIET, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5589603

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION: Special Education Teacher

POSITION GUIDE:

Certified Personnel
9 Months
Bargaining Unit Position
Non-Exempt

Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Will County, Illinois, and the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers- Local 604 of School District #86 found on the following link:Teachers Contract
*Maximum 10 years full time Certified Teaching Experience

REPORTS TO: Principal

Assistant Principal

RELATES TO: District Administrators
Program Coordinator
Student Service Coordinator
Special Service Coordinator
Other faculty and staff
Parents
PTA and Community Groups

FUNCTION: To help students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individual holding this position may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional Educator License with Self Contained General Education and LBS1 Endorsement or Required Endorsement.
Knowledge of \"Teach\" Philosophy
Knowledge of Behavior Management and Data*Collection for Autism students *Knowledge of Best Practices for students with Autism
Must Be NCLB Highly Qualified.
Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, public and community relations, academic competence.
Must possess effective behavior management skills.
Must be able to structure a classroom to maximized student learning.
Must be able to establish effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders.

SUPERVISES DIRECTLY:

• Students assigned to the building
• Student teachers
• Paraprofessional
• Volunteer classroom aides

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Planning:

• The teacher shall prepare plans and demonstrate a sense of long term planning according to