Extended School Year Special Education Teacher 2025-2026

Glenbard Township High School District 87; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 75,630; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Extended School Year Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year to support special education students. Candidates must possess a valid Illinois Educator License with Special Education endorsement. The role entails developing lesson plans, assessing IEP progress, and ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere. The position is paid at $54.90 per hour with an anticipated start date of June 4, 2026. Strong communication and knowledge of teaching practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, valid Illinois Educator License with an endorsement in Special Education (LBS1).
• Knowledge of best practices as it relates to supporting all students' ability to learn.
• Strong communications skills (both oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed lesson plans and instruct students.
• Maintain attendance and classroom control.
• Assess & document progress on IEP goals.

Skills

Knowledge of best practices in education

Strong communication skills

Variety of instructional techniques

Understanding of school rules and policies

Education

Current Illinois Educator License with endorsement in Special Education (LBS1)

Job description

Extended School Year Special Education Teacher 2025-2026 JobID: 10384

• Position Type: Extended School Year (ESY)
• Date Posted: 1/16/2026
• Date Available: 25-26

Position

Extended School Year Special Education Teacher

Building

Building: North, West, Northern Transition, Southern Transition

Openings: Anticipating 12 openings. Positions will be filled based on student enrollment

Position Type: Teacher will serve as a resource to all special education students enrolled in ESY. Stipend based on $54.90 per hour.

Start Date: June 4, 2026

Extended School Year Dates/Times: June 8th - July 16, 2026 Monday - Thursday (Staff hours 8:00-11:30). No school on July 6th. In Service and Meet and Greet on June 4, 2026

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a current, valid Illinois Educator License with an endorsement in Special Education (LBS1).
• Knowledge of best practices as it relates to supporting all students' ability to learn.
• Strong communications skills (both oral and written).
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media in the instructional program.
• Has a clear understanding of school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teachers are charged with ensuring that Extended School Year is an authentic learning experience that adheres to curriculum standards established by Glenbard while using instructional techniques based on students' individual IEP goals. Staff will develop detailed lesson plans; instruct students; maintain attendance and classroom control; assess & document progress on IEP goals; and foster a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.

Physical demands: The physical demands are within the industry norm. While performing the job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, lift, talk, see and/or hear, as well as to be able to operate duplicating machines and computer equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Questions to: Dawn Langdon - Student Services Coordinator for Transition and ESY

Interested parties should fill out the online application at District 87 - Employment.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and School Board Policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Glenbard Township High School District 87 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 87 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. It shall be the policy of Glenbard Township High School District 87 to hire all staff without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, veteran, military status or an unfavorable discharge from service, or citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States. Glenbard Township High School District 87 is committed to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation as mandated under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act, the Boy Scouts Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 10:24:44 PM CST.