Impactful Special Education Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

Trinity Services Inc.; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Services, Inc. in New Lenox, IL, is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) to provide classroom instruction and maintain continuity during the regular teacher’s absence.

You will develop lesson plans aligned with student IEPs, monitor progress, and work with multidisciplinary teams to support diverse learners. Light daily living activities support may be involved as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid substitute teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and maintain the regular work schedule of the absent teacher during the school year and Extended School Year (ESY), as applicable.
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary instructional materials aligned with Trinity School’s educational philosophy, student IEPs, and applicable state learning standards.
• Implement classroom systems and procedures established by the School Director and regular classroom teacher.
• Manage student behavior using school-wide practices and established behavioral strategies to maintain a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.
• Monitor and evaluate students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional progress.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports and collect, document, and analyze student data to measure progress toward educational and developmental goals.
• Establish and maintain classroom behavior expectations and implement student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) consistently.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding student academic performance, behavior, and progress through phone calls, emails, and daily reports.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and genuine care for all students while promoting their dignity, independence, and personal growth.
• Assist students with activities of daily living and personal care needs, including toileting and toilet training, as required.
• Provide guidance and support to classroom paraprofessionals, including conducting monthly evaluations as assigned.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and required training.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents and families, colleagues, supervisors, and cooperating school district personnel.
• Participate in IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring, and attend IEP meetings as required.
• Administer and document student assessments, including functional, curriculum-based, and state-mandated assessments, as applicable.
• Collaborate with the clinical team, including occupational therapists (OTs), speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), to implement strategies that support student IEP goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Director or designated supervisor.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Substitute teaching license (ISBE)

Job description

Trinity Services, Inc. in New Lenox, IL, is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) to provide classroom instruction and maintain continuity during the regular teacher’s absence.

You will develop lesson plans aligned with student IEPs, monitor progress, and work with multidisciplinary teams to support diverse learners. Light daily living activities support may be involved as part of the role.