K-1 Cross-Categorical Teacher (IEP & Collaboration)

Springfield School District 186; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield School District 186 is seeking a Cross Cat Teacher for Grades K-1 to serve in a 180-day assignment located in Springfield, IL. Responsibilities include collaborating with special and general education staff, implementing IEPs, and supporting students with diverse learning needs under the building principal’s guidance.

The role requires an IL Professional Educator License with LBS1 endorsement, a track record of effective instruction, and strong communication skills with families and

Qualifications

• Must hold IL PEL with LBS1 elementary endorsement.
• Demonstrated teaching or student teaching experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication with students, parents and staff.
• Solid knowledge of relevant curriculum standards.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with intervention strategies and progress monitoring.
• Ability to model instruction for diverse learning styles.
• Ability to use data to address learning and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with special and general education staff.
• Work under the building principal's direction.
• Provide instruction per students' IEPs.
• Contribute to development of IEPs including behavior plans.
• Offer training and guidance to teachers and parents.
• Share strategies with families to support school efforts.
• Manage implementation of IEPs for students on caseload.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PEL with LBS1 elementary endorsement

Teaching experience

Interpersonal communication

Curriculum knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Progress monitoring

Differentiated instruction

Data-informed instruction

Job description

Springfield School District 186 is seeking a Cross Cat Teacher for Grades K-1 to serve in a 180-day assignment located in Springfield, IL. Responsibilities include collaborating with special and general education staff, implementing IEPs, and supporting students with diverse learning needs under the building principal’s guidance.

The role requires an IL Professional Educator License with LBS1 endorsement, a track record of effective instruction, and strong communication skills with families and