Empowering Special Ed Teacher for IEP & Behavior Support

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Sangamon County is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves collaborating with educators, providing instruction based on students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and communicating effectively with parents. Applicants must hold a valid Illinois PEL with an LBS1 endorsement and demonstrate exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills. The position offers compensation in accordance with the SEA negotiated agreement.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 secondary endorsement and a general secondary endorsement preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with general education teachers, students, parents, and staff.
• Strong knowledge base of secondary curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with all special education and general education staff.
• Work under the direction of the building principal.
• Provide instruction as determined by the students’ IEPs.
• Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans.
• Provide consultation and training to teachers and parents.
• Provide information to parents regarding strategies for home support.
• Take responsibility for implementation of IEPs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of secondary curriculum

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of intervention strategies

Ability to model teaching strategies

Informal assessment of learning

Education

Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 secondary endorsement

Job description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Special Education Teacher

LOCATION: Sangamon County Juvenile Detention Center

CONTRACT PERIOD: Remainder of the 2025-2026 school year

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Community Based Programs

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 secondary endorsement and a general secondary endorsement preferred
2. Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with general education teachers,students, parents and staff
3. Strong knowledge base of secondary curriculum
4. Strong organizational skills
5. Strong problem-solving skills
6. Strong knowledge of intervention strategies and progress monitoring experience
7. Ability to model teaching strategies to meet the needs of students’ various learning style
8. Ability to informally assess learning and/or behavioral needs of students & address those needsusing documented data

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work collaboratively with all special education and general education staff
2. Work under the direction of the building principal
3. Provide instruction as determined by the students’ IEP’s
4. Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students including behavior intervention plans
5. Provide consultation, technical assistance and training to teachers and parents of students experiencing learning or behavioral problems
6. Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support theschool’s efforts
7. Take responsibility for implementation of IEPs for students on assigned caseload

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled	EFFECTIVE DATE: ASAP
SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 25-26 SEA Salary to view the SEA Salary Schedule