Primary School Special Education Teacher – LBS 1 (2027-2028 School Year)

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 51 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hiring bonus

TRS retirement benefit

Sick days

Personal days

Life insurance

Health insurance premium coverage

Résumé du poste

Putnam County CUSD #535 is seeking a dedicated Primary School Special Education Teacher – LBS 1 for the 2027-2028 school year to help launch a new Self-Contained Special Education Pathways Program for grades K–2. The successful candidate will design instruction around each student's IEP and strengths, shaping routines, culture, and long-term vision with a collaborative team.

Starting salary is anticipated at $46,248 with TRS retirement benefits and health coverage; experience with autism or

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, positive attitude, collaborative mindset, and excellent organizational abilities.
• Experience working with students with autism or multiple disabilities preferred.
• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement as a requirement.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement the Pathways Program for grades K–2 following IEP goals.
• Collaborate with classroom staff, therapists, and families to support individualized growth.
• Create a supportive learning environment and establish routines for program culture.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Organizational skills

Formation

Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Description du poste

Primary School Special Education Teacher – LBS 1 (2027-2028 School Year)

Duties

Putnam County CUSD #535 is excited to launch a new Self-Contained Special Education Pathways Program for students in Grades K–2 at Putnam County Primary School. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and innovative educator who wants the opportunity to help build a high-quality program from the ground up and make a lasting difference in the lives of students and families.

The Pathways Program is designed to meet the diverse and individual needs of students who benefit from a highly specialized, supportive learning environment. The program provides individualized opportunities for growth across communication, social-emotional development, adaptive and functional life skills and academics.

Through carefully selected curriculum options, individualized instruction, and a focus on each student’s unique strengths and needs, the Pathways Program promotes meaningful personal growth, increased independence, and greater success both in school and in the community.

Programming will be driven by each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and designed around individual strengths, needs, and developmental levels. Our goal is to empower every student with the skills, confidence, and support they need to reach their fullest potential.

Because this is a new program, the successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to help shape its culture, routines, instructional practices, classroom environment, and long-term vision. We are looking for someone who sees possibilities in every student, values teamwork, embraces creative problem-solving, and wants to help establish a program that can grow with our students for years to come.

Job coaching will be made available to help the successful candidate transition into the position and succeed in their role.

Qualifications

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement.

Experience working with students with autism or multiple disabilities preferred.

Strong communication skills, positive attitude, collaborative mindset, and excellent organizational abilities.

Salary/Benefits

Anticipated 2027-2028 Starting Salary: $46,248.00 - BA+0 Step 0 (without 9% TRS) (Previous experience will be utilized to place candidate on salary schedule)

Benefits:

• $2,000 hiring bonus (paid over two years)
• 9% board paid TRS retirement benefit
• 15 sick days
• 3 personal days
• $50,000 board paid life insurance
• Board Paid Health Insurance Premium: 90% Employee Only, 70% Employee/Spouse, 70% Employee/Children, 50% Family