Long Term Substitute: Special Education Teacher

Gower62; Illinois; On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gower School District 62 seeks a Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher to support students at Gower West Elementary School. This per diem role covers FMLA leave, with collaboration across general education and special education teams to implement IEPs and data-driven interventions.

Illinois LBS I license required; the ideal candidate fosters inclusive instruction, maintains confidentiality, and participates in district initiatives.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License with Learning Behavior Specialist I Endorsement.
• Ability to develop and coordinate individualized academic, behavioral and social programming based on IEPs and progress data.
• Provide individual educational and behavioral support to improve academics and behavior.
• Assist general education teachers with instructional and behavioral strategies to facilitate access.
• Provide training, consultation and support to staff working with students with special needs.
• Supervise paraprofessional staff in SPED classrooms.
• Willing to serve on committees and coach student activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good character.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general education teachers, related-service providers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and families to implement IEPs.
• Lead or coordinate the work of other staff and share resources across departments.
• Work independently within district guidelines while supporting student progress.
• Use data to inform actions and ensure progress toward IEP goals.

Skills

IEP development

Behavioral support

Communication skills

Staff training

Paraprofessional supervision

Education

IL PEL with Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement

Tools

IEP software

Job description

Long Term Substitute: Special Education Teacher JobID: 495

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted:
  9/11/2026
• Location:
  Gower West Elementary School
• Date Available:
  01/05/2027

This is to cover FMLA for a Special Education Teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Illinois Professional Educator License with Learning Behavior Specialist I Endorsement
• Demonstrated skills in developing and coordinating individualizedacademic, behavioral and social programming based on information from the IEP, progress monitoring data, direct observation, and input from other sources
• Ability to provide individual educational and behavioral support to enable students to improve academically and behaviorally
• Ability to assist classroom teachers with instructional and behavioral strategies to facilitate student's general educationaccess
• Demonstrated skills in providing training, consultation and other support activities to staff working with students with special needs
• Skilled in providing direction and training to paraprofessional staff assigned to the special education classroom
• Willing to serve on building and District committees, and coach/sponsor student activities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Responsible, honest, tactful, able to maintain confidentiality, and be of good character.

Demonstrate a clear sense of how to contribute to our:

• District Motto - "Children at their Best!"\
• District Mission - Empowering children to be their best today to lead a better tomorrow.
• District Vision - Ensure an environment that cultivates confident, compassionate, and innovative learners to actively shape and enrich the world.
• Aligned to the Gower School District 62 Belief Statements as follows:
• Commit to personal, social, and academic growth resulting in continuous improvement and high achievement
• Build strong relationships across our community to foster a culture where everyone thrives
• Ensure an emotionally and physically safe, supportive environment for all
• Model respect and demonstrate empathy and kindness in all interactions
• Provide all students with equitable access to resources, opportunities and experiences through collaboration

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS: The position requires skill in delivering specially designed instruction, administering and interpreting assessments, developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), using relevant technology and software, maintaining accurate records, and communicating effectively with students, families, staff, and service providers.

KNOWLEDGE:The position requires knowledge of special education laws and regulations, including IDEA; age-appropriate instructional practices; child development; curriculum and lesson planning; progress monitoring; behavior-management strategies; and the development and implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).

ABILITIES: The employee must be able to organize meetings and activities; collect, analyze, and interpret student data; develop appropriate action plans; maintain confidentiality; adapt to changing priorities and student needs; exercise sound professional judgment; and establish positive, collaborative relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The employee works independently within district guidelines while collaborating with general education teachers, related-service providers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and families to support student progress and implement IEPs. The position may include leading or coordinating the work of other staff and using resources across departments to meet student needs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The position generally requires approximately 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing. Duties may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, crouching, sitting on the floor, and assisting students with school-related tasks. The employee must be able to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally. The position is typically performed in a school environment and may include exposure to food, cleaning products, specialized materials, and minor temperature variations.

Salary: $285.64 per diem in Accordance with the Gower Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Position Available: Anticipated 01/05/2027 through 03/10/2027

• Applicants invited for an interview will be asked at that time to provide: Resume, Three (3) signed letters of current references, and college and graduate school transcripts (copies accepted at the time of interview).