Special Ed Teacher-2026-2027

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a qualified educator administrator to collaborate with teachers on adaptations for students with special needs and to provide consultative support across the school. You will prepare IEPs, gather progress data, and report outcomes to families, while leading professional development for staff.

You will participate in IEP and Team Recommendation meetings, maintain confidentiality, and supervise paraprofessionals as part of a broader

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional Educators License.
• Experience coordinating IEPs and collaborating with classroom staff.

Responsibilities

• Confer with teachers to discuss modifications for students with special needs.
• Provide consultative services to general education staff on effective methodologies.
• Maintain and develop IEPs with appropriate progress documentation.
• Prepare written reports detailing concerns, results, and recommendations.
• Provide quarterly updates to parents regarding goals and progress.
• Deliver staff professional development as appropriate.
• Collect and monitor data to track student progress on caseloads.
• Manage morning check-in duties including attendance and security procedures.
• Maintain positive behavior support systems and incentives.
• Remain certified in crisis intervention as directed by leadership.
• Communicate regularly with parents and participate in IEP/Team meetings.
• Supervise paraprofessionals and support co-teacher responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the director of student services/principal.

Skills

Collaboration with teachers

Data collection/analysis

Communication with parents

Confidentiality

Education

Professional Educators License

Tools

Crisis intervention certification

Job description

• Confers with appropriate classroom teachers to discuss curricular modifications/adaptations necessary for students with special needs to have access and opportunities to make forward progress in the general education curriculum.
• Provides consultative services to general education teachers regarding effective methodologies to use with students with special learning needs.
• Provides consultative services to all staff regarding the nature of varying disabilities and effects caused by the disabilities on learning and behavior in the educational environment.
• Confers with necessary support staff (social worker, psychologist, guidance counselor, vocational coordinator, etc.) to determine individual student needs and monitor progress.
• Prepares written reports regarding the nature of the concerns, pertinent information, assessment results, special recommendations and development/maintenance of IEPs.
• Provides parents with quarterly updates of students’ goals and objectives.
• Provides professional development for staff members as appropriate.
• Collects data by benchmarking and monitoring the progress of students assigned to his/her caseload.
• Perform morning check-in activities including lunch and breakfast count, attendance, and appropriate security procedures as needed.
• Maintain and implement a positive behavioral intervention system that provides students with rewards for good behavior (i.e., school store).
• Obtain and maintain appropriate certification in crisis intervention as directed by principal, superintendent, or director of student services.
• Maintain safe learning environment by enforcing all school and classroom expectations and implementing appropriate crisis intervention strategies (only when trained in crisis intervention techniques).
• Communicates on a regular basis with parents.
• Participates in IEP meetings as required.
• Participates in Team Recommendation meetings.
• Supervises special education paraprofessional when applicable.
• Assumes all of the responsibilities of a co-teacher when appropriate.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality of information about students.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned by the director of student services and/or building principal.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: The qualified candidate must have a Professional Educators License.

Salary/Benefits

Salary range 42,020-84,739 Based on verifiable prior experience, credentials, and salary schedule placement