ESY (Extended School Year) Self-Contained Autism Program Teacher

Dunlap School District #323; Illinois; On-site; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Illinois is seeking an ESY Self-Contained Autism Program Teacher to manage and instruct a special education classroom. The role involves implementing IEP goals, providing direct instruction, and supporting students with appropriate interventions. Candidates must hold a State of Illinois Professional Educator License and demonstrate experience with Autism. This position offers a pay rate of $35 per hour and will run from June 8 to July 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required.
• Certification in Special Education is mandatory.
• Experience serving children with Autism preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a self-contained special education classroom.
• Implement and monitor IEP goals.
• Provide direct instruction aligned to student needs.
• Support and manage student behavior with appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with ESY staff to maintain a structured learning environment.

Skills

Special Education certification

Behavior management

Collaboration

Education

State of Illinois Professional Educator License

Job description

Overview

ESY (Extended School Year) Self-Contained Autism Program Teacher JobID: 5154

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted: 3/11/2026

Location: Banner Elementary School

Date Available: 06/08/2026

Closing Date: 06/02/2026

This class will run June 8 - July 2, Monday - Thursday, 4 hours/day.

Reports to: Director of Special Education

Rate of Pay: $35 per hour

Position Objective: The teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the intellectual, personal and social development of all students. The teacher works collaboratively with all educators. The teacher uses data to determine learning priorities, monitor progress and assess instruction and student achievement. The teacher addresses the needs of students not achieving.

Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Managing a self-contained special education classroom
• Implementing and monitoring IEP goals
• Providing direct instruction aligned to student needs
• Supporting and managing student behavior using appropriate interventions
• Collaborating with ESY staff to ensure a structured, supportive learning environment

Qualifications

• State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required
• Candidates must hold appropriate certification in Special Education. Experience serving children with Autism preferred.

Postings current as of 3/13/2026 1:27:33 AM CST.