Impactful Elementary Special Education Teacher

Thomas Paine Elementary School; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Paine Elementary School in Urbana, IL, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide high-quality instruction and data-driven services within an inclusive setting. You will collaborate with general education staff and related service personnel while coordinating IEPs and supervising teaching assistants.

The role emphasizes assessment, data-based planning, and maintaining compliant records to support student growth under district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Illinois Educator License with LBS1 endorsement.
• Two years of school-based experience preferred.
• Willingness to become certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general education staff, related service personnel, parents, teaching assistants, and students to ensure each student on the caseload receives a comprehensive education.
• Coordinate the IEP process including meetings, services, and records.
• Assess and use data to inform instruction and IEP goal planning.
• Design instruction aligned to standards and student needs.
• Provide direct instruction as written in the IEP and monitor progress.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Problem solving

Education

Illinois Educator License, endorsement LBS1

Job description

Thomas Paine Elementary School in Urbana, IL, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide high-quality instruction and data-driven services within an inclusive setting. You will collaborate with general education staff and related service personnel while coordinating IEPs and supervising teaching assistants.

The role emphasizes assessment, data-based planning, and maintaining compliant records to support student growth under district guidelines.