S.A.I.L. Autism Special Education Teacher (Grades 1-2)

McHenry School District 15; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MCHENRY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 invites applications for a S.A.I.L. Autism Special Education Teacher (Grades 1-2) at Valley View Elementary School.

Reports to Building Principal; 180-day full-time position. Responsibilities include planning and delivering instruction aligned with state standards, creating IEPs, using assistive technology, collaborating with staff and families, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Experience working with children with cognitive disabilities.
• Experience and comfort using assistive technology and alternative forms of communication.
• Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements instructional programs in accordance with the District's philosophy and curricular objectives.
• Delivers instruction to engage all students and adjusts lessons as indicated by student progress for the purpose of improving their success in academic and interpersonal skills.
• Designs classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that align with State and District standards.
• Creates and administers assessments aligned with instructional goals. Uses the data from assessments to evaluate student competency, developing individual learning plans and for planning instructional groups.
• Maintain accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
• Responsible for writing and implementing individual education plans and have familiarity with response to intervention.
• Manages student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space to provide a safe and optimal learning environment for students and staff.
• Assess student progress towards targets and standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration throughout the learning process.
• Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration while establishing clear objectives for all lessons, curricular units, projects, and communicates these objectives to all students.
• Communicates and collaborates with instructional staff, school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
• Understanding of various formal and informal assessment strategies and uses them to support the continuous development of students.
• Demonstrates exemplary classroom practice and possesses a deep understanding of technology integration and quality learning principles.
• Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the building Principal.

Skills

Clear communication

Experience with cognitive disabilities

Assistive tech & alt communication

Policy awareness

Education

Illinois LBS1 Endorsement

Job description

MCHENRY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15

VACANCY NOTICE

JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT

JOB TITLE: S.A.I.L. Autism Special Education Teacher (Grades 1-2)

SCHOOL: Valley View Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

CERTIFICATION: Current and Valid Illinois Professional Educator License

REQUIREMENTS:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 Day - Full Time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Current and valid Illinois LBS1 Endorsement.
2. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
3. Experience working with children with cognitive disabilities.
4. Experience and comfort using assistive technology and alternative forms of communication.
5. Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Plans and implements instructional programs in accordance with the District's philosophy and curricular objectives.
2. Delivers instruction to engage all students and adjusts lessons as indicated by student progress for the purpose of improving their success in academic and interpersonal skills.
3. Designs classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that align with State and District standards.
4. Creates and administers assessments aligned with instructional goals. Uses the data from assessments to evaluate student competency, developing individual learning plans and for planning instructional groups.
5. Maintain accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
6. Responsible for writing and implementing individual education plans and have familiarity with response to intervention.
7. Manages student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space to provide a safe and optimal learning environment for students and staff.
8. Assess student progress towards targets and standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration throughout the learning process.
9. Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration while establishing clear objectives for all lessons, curricular units, projects, and communicates these objectives to all students.
10. Communicates and collaborates with instructional staff, school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
11. Understanding of various formal and informal assessment strategies and uses them to support the continuous development of students.
12. Demonstrates exemplary classroom practice and possesses a deep understanding of technology integration and quality learning principles.
13. Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the building Principal.

PAY AND BENEFITS

1. Salary will be commensurate with professional training and experience according to salary schedule.
2. Full health insurance program with major medical.
3. Life insurance.
4. Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study.

Brian Kilinski, PhD

Director of Human Resources

Title IX Coordinator
Contact info:[e-mail]

McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15

420 N. Front Street

McHenry, IL 60050

Phone: [phone]

Posted: 03/11/2026