Extended School Year (ESY) Middle School Special Education Teacher

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks dedicated Summer Special Education Teachers to support significant special education students during the Extended School Year (ESY). This role involves utilizing specialized instructional techniques to help students retain their learning. Ideal candidates will hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a focus on early childhood, elementary, or secondary education, and possess knowledge in reading, writing, and math. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical classroom experience while making a meaningful impact on students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License required.
• Knowledge of instructional techniques in reading, writing, and math.

Responsibilities

• Help special education students maintain learning during the summer.
• Collaborate with ESY Building Coordinators for effective teaching.

Skills

Knowledge of specialized instructional techniques

Reading programs

Written language techniques

Math instructional techniques

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

LBSI endorsement

Job description

Extended School Year (ESY) Middle School Special Education Teacher JobID: 13632

• Position Type:
  Summer - Extended School Year (ESY) Teachers
  
  
• Date Posted:
  4/29/2025
  
  
• Date Available:
  06/11/2025
  
  
• Closing Date:
  05/07/2025
  
  

Description:
The purpose of ESY is to help some of our more significant special education students maintain the learning that has occurred during the past year. Our ESY Building Coordinators will be selecting teachers and teaching assistants for our ESY positions from the pool of applicants. The ESY Building Coordinators will base staff selections on their previous experience working with applicants and the recommendations from teachers who have worked with our students during the school year. Each year we do hire a number of college age graduates and college students with appropriate certification as a way to introduce them to the prospect of a career in education or to offer practical classroom experience for those studying to be teachers.

Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with one of the following endorsements: early childhood, elementary (K-9), secondary (6-12),LBSIor school service personnel (SLP, SW). Candidates should haveLBSI endorsement. Candidates will have a knowledge of a variety of specialized instrucitonal techniques and programs in reading, written language and math.

Job Share Guidelines:
Job sharing for certified staff will be considered during ESY on a case by case basis with the following guidelines:
1. Pre-arranged two person collaborative teams with evidence of a communication plan
2. Commitment by both parties to attend all required trainings
3. Evidence of a pre-planned schedule

Rate of Pay: $43.00/hour

Working Conditions: 4 hours in the morning, times will be adjusted by level to accommodate transportation.

Selection Procedure:Candidates will be selected by the ESY Building Coordinators.

Postings current as of 5/7/2025 9:21:00 AM CST.