High School Special Education Teacher - Long Term Substitute

Elmhurst District 205 Public Schools; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmhurst District 205 Public Schools seeks a dynamic High School Special Education teacher for leave coverage at York Community High School. The role requires a Licensed Educator with LBS1 endorsement, and responsibilities include co-taught classes, collaborating in PLCs, and maintaining a positive, equity-centered learning environment.

The candidate should plan engaging lessons, communicate with families, and contribute to district goals of student achievement and growth.

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

• Teach high school special education in a co-taught classroom.
• Collaborate in professional learning communities to improve student achievement.
• Build rapport with students, parents and staff.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Data-based decision making

Co-teaching

Case management

Lesson planning

Education

PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

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 and 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.