Multi Abilities Classroom (MAC) Teacher

Illinois School District U-46; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a MultiAbilities Classroom (MAC) Teacher at Timber Trails Elementary in Hoffman Estates, IL. The MAC teacher provides instruction and support for students with significant academic, communication and behavioral needs in a highly structured self-contained setting.

Responsibilities include designing scaffolded instruction, collaborating with related service providers, and maintaining IEP compliance.

Qualifications

• Illinois LBS1 licensure is required.
• Experience in a self-contained MAC setting preferred.
• Knowledge of data collection and progress monitoring.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver MAC instruction aligned to the curriculum and grade standards.
• Develop and implement evidence-based academic, behavioral, and social programming.
• Create a predictable, supportive classroom environment promoting engagement.
• Use data to guide instruction and communicate progress to families and staff.
• Collaborate with related service providers and school teams for coordinated support.
• Serve as case manager for students and complete IEP paperwork.
• Attend IEP and service team meetings and other required staffings.
• Provide guidance to paraeducators and ensure consistent instruction.
• Implement positive behavior supports consistent with MAC guidance.
• Support students across settings including community-based activities as needed.
• Maintain records and meet timelines for documentation and reporting.

Skills

Modified academics

Positive behavior strategies

Data collection

Team collaboration

Self-contained setting experience

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS1 Endorsement

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education/ Multi Abilities Classroom (MAC)
• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Location: Timber Trails Elementary
• Date Available: 09/08/2026
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title: MultiAbilities Classroom(MAC)Teacher

Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: Specialized Student Services

Calendar Days: 184 Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date:12/1/2025 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

The Multi Abilities Classroom (MAC) special education teacher provides instruction and support for students with significant academic learning, communication and behavioral needs in a highly structured and consistent self-contained setting. The MAC teacher designs and delivers scaffold instruction aligned to the Essential Elements, collaborates with related service providers and school teams, and creates a predictable, supportive classroom environment that promotes academic and social emotional growth, communication, independence and engagement. The MAC teacher monitors progress, implements evidence-based practices, maintains compliance with IEP requirements, and partners with families to support student success.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction aligned to the MAC curriculum, essential elements, and grade level standards, adjusting instruction to meet a range of learning, communication, social emotional and behavioral needs.
• Develop, coordinate and implement evidence-based practices, individualized academic, behavioral, communication systems and social programming in alignment with each student's IEP, including progress monitoring and documentation.
• Create a predictable, supportive classroom environment that promotes engagement, safety, communication and independence for all students.
• Use data to guide instruction, adjust supports and communicate progress to students, families and staff.
• Collaborate regularly with related service providers, general education teachers, school administrators and other team members to ensure coordinated support and alignment of services.
• Serve as the case manager for your students, complete all IEP paperwork in accordance with district, state and federal requirements.
• Participate in IEP meetings, service team meetings and other required staffings .
• Provide guidance to paraeducators, ensuring consistent implementation of instructional plans, behavior supports, social development and communication systems throughout the school day.
• Implement positive behavior supports using approaches aligned to the MAC implementation guide , including safe and proactive strategies for responding to student behavior.
• Support students across settings, which may include community-based instruction, specials, transitions and other school activities as determined by student needs.
• Communicate with families regularly to support understanding of student progress, instructional approaches, behavior supports and other student needs.
• Maintain accurate records and meet all timelines for documentation, assessments, progress reporting and compliance requirements.
• Participate in school improvement efforts and professional collaboration activities, including building level and district level committees when appropriate.
• Develop meaningful transition plans and summary of performance for students 14 years or older (Middle School and High School only).
• Be willing to complete and maintain certification in Ukeru to support safe, proactive approaches to behavior support.
• Attend up to two professional development days held during the summer as scheduled by the district.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS1 Endorsement required

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge in modified academics
• Knowledge in positive behavior strategies
• Knowledge is data collection
• Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively in a team environment
• Previous experience in a self-contained setting preferred

Physical Demands

• Lifting may be required as needed
• Assisting with toileting needs may be required as needed
• Ability to implement Ukeru once trained

Terms of Employment

• This is a 9-month position. Salary and benefits are established by the Board of Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.

Postings current as of 9/11/2026 10:09:21 AM CST.

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