High School Special Education Teacher

Elmhurst District 205 Public Schools; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate High School Special Education Teacher who can create a student-centered classroom while fostering equity and high academic standards. This role is pivotal in enhancing student achievement through collaboration with colleagues in Science, English, and Special Education. The ideal candidate will engage students effectively, build strong relationships with families, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. If you are committed to making a difference in students' lives and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Experience with self-contained and co-teaching classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment centered on equity.
• Collaborate with professional learning communities.

Skills

Lesson Planning

Collaborative Skills

Data-Based Decision-Making

Teaching Science

Teaching Writing

Teaching Reading Skills

Self-Contained Classrooms

Co-Teaching Classrooms

Case Management

Education

Professional Educator License with LBS1 Endorsement

Job description

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Position: High School Special Education Teacher

Building: York Community High School

Position Type: Licensed Staff

License Required: Professional Educator License with LBS1 Endorsement

Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons and strong collaborative skills are required.
• Familiarity with Professional Learning Communities and data-based decision-making is preferred.
• Experience teaching Science, writing, and reading skills is preferred.
• Experience with self-contained classrooms, co-teaching classrooms, and case management is preferred.

Description

York Community High School is seeking a dynamic and passionate High School Special Education teacher with classroom experience. The ideal candidate maintains a positive learning environment centered on equity, holds high academic expectations, and creates a student-centered classroom while building rapport with students, parents, and staff. The candidate will help our school become an exemplar in improving student achievement and growth for all students. The role involves collaboration within professional learning communities in Science, English, and Special Education departments to achieve shared goals focused on student learning.

Link to Salary Schedule

IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with proper endorsement is required and must be registered in DuPage County.

Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.