High School Special Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute

Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 is seeking a dynamic High School Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute role at York Community High School. The position requires a valid IL Professional Educator License with LBS1 endorsement and governs leave coverage from October 14, 2026, to January 26, 2027.

The successful candidate will foster an equity-centered, student-centered classroom and collaborate with teachers across departments.

Qualifications

• An ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons and strong collaborative skills are required.
• Strong familiarity with Professional Learning Communities and data-based decision-making is preferred.
• Experience co-teaching is preferred.
• Experience with case management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The teacher will plan and deliver engaging lessons in a co-taught setting within the high school.
• Collaborate with grade-level and special education teams to support student achievement and growth.
• Contribute to data-based decision making and alignment with PLC practices.

Skills

Lesson planning

Collaborative skills

Data-based decision making

Co-teaching

Case management

Education

PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

High School Special Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute JobID: 7936

• Position Type:
  Substitutes: Daily, Long-Term & Permanent/ Long-Term Substitute
• Date Posted:
  9/3/2026
• Location:
  York Community High School
• Date Available:
  10/14/26

High School Special Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute

Position: Leave Coverage - 1.0 High School Special Education Teacher

Building: York Community High School

Position Type: Licensed Staff

License Required:

• Professional Educator License with LBS1 Endorsement

Tentative Dates: October 14, 2026 - January 26, 2027

Qualifications:

• An ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons and strong collaborative skills are required.
• Strong familiarity with Professional Learning Communities and data-based decision-making is preferred.
• Experience co-teaching is preferred .
• Experience with case management is preferred.

Description: York Community High School is seeking a dynamic and passionate High School Special Education teacher who has experience in the co-taught classroom. York is seeking to hire a teacher who 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. We are looking for exceptional candidates who will assist our school in becoming an exemplar as it relates to seeking and implementing strategies for improving student achievement and growth for all students. This person will work collaboratively in professional learning communities in the math content area a nd special education departments to achieve goals with a common purpose focused on student achievement.

Long Term Substitute rate of pay: $257.00/day

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

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