PT Educational Support Specialist/Resource Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Waterloo (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Grade School (SPPCS) in Illinois seeks an Educational Support Specialist / Resource Teacher to work with classroom teachers, interpret benchmarking data, and design targeted interventions.

The role includes in-class support and pull-out sessions for targeted academic intervention. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Special or Elementary Education, a valid state teaching license with LBS1 endorsement, and experience applying RTI/MTSS with diverse learners in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, or related field.
• Valid State Teaching License with endorsement in Special Education (LBS1) or Learning Support preferred.
• Completion of the Child Protection Class prior to employment.
• Experience interpreting assessment data and implementing RTI/MTSS.

Responsibilities

• Data-Driven Intervention: Analyze benchmarking data to identify student needs and design targeted instructional strategies.
• Instructional Accommodation & Modification: Adapt and modify classwork to fit individual learning profiles.
• Direct Student Support: Push into classrooms to assist during general instruction and deliver targeted intervention.

Skills

Data analysis

Teacher collaboration

RTI/MTSS

Assessment interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education or Elementary Education

Job description

PT Educational Support Specialist/Resource Teacher

Duties

The Educational Support Specialist / Resource Teacher collaborates directly with classroom teachers to interpret student benchmarking data and determine appropriate levels of support and intervention. Key responsibilities include:
Data-Driven Intervention: Analyzing benchmarking data to identify student needs and design targeted instructional strategies.
Instructional Accommodation & Modification: Adapting and modifying classwork to fit individual student learning profiles while maintaining high standards.
Direct Student Support: Pushing into classrooms to assist students during general instruction and pulling out small groups or individuals to deliver targeted academic intervention.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Licensure: Valid State Teaching License with an endorsement in Special Education (LBS1) or Learning Support preferred.
Compliance: Completion of the Child Protection Class (offered by the Diocese of Belleville) prior to employment.
Experience: Experience interpreting assessment data, implementing Response to Intervention (RTI) / MTSS frameworks, and working with diverse learning needs is strongly preferred.

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range: Pro-rated based on part-time schedule ($31,588 - $71,012.37 full-time scale).Scale Factors: Salary increases based on years of experience, advanced educational degrees, and earned credit hours.
Benefits: Options available per Diocese of Belleville part-time employee policies.

Additional Notes

SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Grade School (SPPCS), a vibrant Catholic elementary school committed to excellence in education and the spiritual growth of its students, is seeking a dedicated and energetic Educational Support Specialist / Resource Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. At SPPCS, we teach students to serve, lead, and love using Christ as our model. These core values apply to our educators just as much as our students. We are committed to the professional and spiritual development of every member of our staff. We believe that when teachers are empowered, students succeed.

• Faith-Filled Environment: Candidates should be highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic to teach in an inviting, mission-driven atmosphere.
• Autonomy & Innovation: In honor of our belief that students should become leaders of their learning, educators are awarded professional autonomy.
• Supportive Coaching: We are committed to each teacher's development through frequent, constructive coaching and collaborative team structures.