Middle School Teacher- Long Term Leave

Kane County Regional Office of Education; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 46,125; Full time

Job summary

Kane County Regional Office of Education is seeking a Middle School Teacher for the New Directions program. The position involves working with students who have emotional or behavioral challenges that cannot be met in traditional schools. The ideal candidate will implement intervention techniques, focus on personalized instruction, and assist students in developing crucial self-management and decision-making skills. Pay is set at $250 per day, effective February 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have Illinois licensure.
• LBS1 or special-education endorsement is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field is necessary.
• Qualified to teach middle school required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and work with students with emotional or behavioral needs.
• Use intervention techniques and individualized instruction.
• Help students develop self-management and decision-making skills.

Skills

Emotional or behavioral intervention techniques

Self-management skills

Effective decision-making

Problem-solving strategies

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education or related field

Illinois licensure

LBS1 or special-education endorsement

Qualified to teach middle school

Job description

Position Overview

Hours: 7:30–3:00. Dates Available: February 1, 2026 (possibly earlier if available). Position: Middle School Teacher. Program: New Directions. Location: Mades-Johnstone School.

Position Description

Teach and work with students whose primary needs are emotional or behavioral in nature, and whose needs cannot be successfully met in a traditional public school setting. Using intervention techniques and individualized instruction, aim to help students develop self‑management skills, effective decision‑making, problem‑solving strategies, and improved interpersonal skills.

Position Qualifications

• Illinois licensure (see https://kaneroe.org/licensure/ for more information)
• LBS1 or special‑education endorsement
• Qualified to teach middle school
• Bachelor’s degree in special education or related field

Pay

Pay will be $250 per day.

About the School

Mid‑Valley serves children and families in the Batavia, Kaneland, Geneva, Central, and St. Charles community school districts in Kane County.