Junior High Special Education Teacher — Immediate Start

Zohorecruit; Rockdale (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is assisting a Rockdale, Illinois school in filling immediate openings for a Junior High Special Education Teacher. The role covers grades 5–8 with co‑teaching support in ELA and Math and direct instruction in a resource classroom.

With a caseload of about 12 students, you will develop and implement IEPs, track progress, and provide targeted instruction while collaborating with general education teachers to differentiate learning and support students' academic, social, and emotional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related discipline required.
• Active Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement preferred.
• Experience with IEP development and progress monitoring helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain IEPs aligned to goals.
• Track student progress with data collection and reporting.
• Provide targeted instruction for individuals and small groups.
• Collaborate with general education teachers for co‑taught instruction.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Build relationships with students, families, and staff.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Zohorecruit is assisting a Rockdale, Illinois school in filling immediate openings for a Junior High Special Education Teacher. The role covers grades 5–8 with co‑teaching support in ELA and Math and direct instruction in a resource classroom.

With a caseload of about 12 students, you will develop and implement IEPs, track progress, and provide targeted instruction while collaborating with general education teachers to differentiate learning and support students' academic, social, and emotional