K-5 Special Education Self Contained (KINDERGARTEN)

Chicago Heights School District 170; Chicago Heights (IL); Presencial; USD 49.000 - 59.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Applitrack is seeking a Special Education Classroom teacher for K-5 Self Contained (Kindergarten) at Lincoln-Gavin School in Illinois. The position requires an Illinois State Teaching Credential for grades K-8 in a self-contained/resource classroom and an endorsement in the SPED area.

Salary ranges from $49,144 to $58,966 with TRS pension; duties include IEP planning and collaboration with staff. The role emphasizes building rapport with students, individualizing instruction, and maintaining

Formación

• An appropriate, valid, Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained/resource classroom.
• Special Education teachers must hold an endorsement in their assigned area.

Responsabilidades

• Establish rapport with and develop individual techniques to motivate and manage each student.
• Plan, implement and evaluate the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for each child.
• Collaborate with staff, attend meetings, and maintain ongoing assessment of children's progress.

Conocimientos

Illinois State Teaching Credential

SPED endorsement

Educación

Illinois State Teaching Credential

Descripción del empleo

K-5 Special Education Self Contained (KINDERGARTEN) JobID: 3753

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 4/27/2026
• Location: Lincoln-Gavin School
• Date Available: FY 26-27

TITLE: Special Education Classroom

QUALIFICATIONS: An appropriate, valid, Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained/resource classroom. Special Education teachers must hold an endorsement in their assigned area.

JOB SUMMARY: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper grade education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

REPORTS TO: Principal, Assistant Superintendent of Special Services, and other administrative personnel.

SUPERVISES: Classroom assistants, when applicable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary, benefits, and work year as established in the Teachers' Contract.

SALARY RANGE: $49,144 - $58,966. Salary commensurate with experience and credentials

PENSION: TRS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Direct Service:

• Establish rapport with and develop individual techniques to motivate and manage each student.
• Provide a structured program of academic and activities with sufficient flexibility to hold interest and meet needs.
• Individualize instruction to facilitate optimum delivery of instruction in all academic areas.

2. Administration:

• Plan, implement and evaluate the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for each child.
• Update IEP goals and objectives for annual reviews and trimester report cards.
• Prepare all reports required by administration.
• Prepare detailed lesson plans for each major subject area incorporating grade level curriculum and standards while making the necessary modifications and accommodations to address individual student needs.
• Maintain service delivery logs (as a resource teacher) for each IEP student.

3. Communication:

• Attend staffings of students assigned to class and/or resource program.
• Collaborate with classroom paraprofessional and 1:1 facilitator regarding roles and responsibilities within the classroom and with students.
• Meet with social worker, psychologist and other personnel to maintain ongoing assessment of children's progress.
• Collaborate with general education teachers if students are being mainstreamed (as a self-contained teacher) or if they are in the general education environment and receiving resource support services.
• Assist with self-help and self care skills.
• Sanitize materials/equipment in accordance with Board policy.
• Perform all duties assigned by the building principal.