LBS1 Special Education Teacher - Empower Students

Illinois Education Job Bank; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Special Education Association seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher with LBS1 certification for the 2026-2027 school year in Bloomington, IL. You will develop and implement IEPs, assess students, and collaborate with families and staff to support student growth.

Responsibilities include communicating progress, adapting lessons, mentoring aides, and guiding students through transitions. The role requires strong teamwork and a commitment to individualized education plans.

Qualifications

• PEL with LBS1 endorsement required.
• Experience developing and updating IEPs.
• Ability to collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Ability to adapt instruction to individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with all stakeholders about students’ needs and goals via IEP meetings.
• Assess students’ skills and determine educational needs.
• Adapt lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Develop and implement IEPs for each student.
• Plan activities tailored to each student’s abilities.
• Teach and mentor students in various settings (class, small group, 1:1).
• Implement and monitor IEPs, assess progress, and update as needed.
• Discuss progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators.
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants working with students with disabilities.
• Prepare students for transitions between grades and life after school.

Skills

IEP development

Communication

Student assessment

Mentoring

Education

PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

TCSEA is seeking a highly motivated Special Education Teacher with LBS1 certification to serve the Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District #21 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Essential duties of this position are as follows:

• Communicate with all stakeholders in regards to students individual needs and areas of growth through IEP meetings
• Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs
• Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs
• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for each student
• Plan activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
• Discuss students’ progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school

Qualifications

Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endrosement.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and Benefits:

• IRS (take home pay) ranges from $39,649 to $79,340 depending on Education and Experience.
• Board paid retirement (TRS Contribution Paid)
• Individual Health Insurance Board Paid-Small Employee contribution
• Professional Development Paid (4 days per year)

District Name Tri-County Special Education Association Building Name Hartsburg Emden Address 105 E. Hamilton Rd.
Bloomington, IL 61704 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Corn Belt County McLean Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Special Education PK-Age 21 Grade Level Unit District