Special Education - Elementary Resource Teacher 2026-27

Sylvania; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Illinois seeks a Principal/Director & Assistant Director of Special Education. Under the supervision of the Principal and Director of Special Education, you will plan for and implement special education services for students found eligible, at Liberty School (Grades 3-5).

ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement is required, with experience conducting assessments (CBMs, FBAs, BIPs) to determine eligibility and develop IEPs, plus collaboration with staff to maximize learning in the least

Qualifications

• ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement is required.
• Experience providing modifications to increase access to grade-level curriculum.
• Expertise in conducting educational assessments and developing IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive learning environment.
• Hold high academic expectations.
• Create a student-centered classroom and build rapport with students, parents and staff.
• Work collaboratively in professional learning communities to achieve goals.
• Instruct individuals and groups based on IEP goals.
• Monitors student progress in and outside resource room.

Skills

LBSI endorsement

Collaboration

IEP development

Education

ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement

Tools

CBMs

FBAs

BIPs

Job description

Supervisor: Principal / Director & Assistant Director of Special Education
Salary: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement, 2024-2028 Contract Extension (with salary schedule) & Benefits
Work Year: 2026-2027; first day of school - August 17, 2026
Location: Liberty School; Grades 3-5

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Principal and Director of Special Education, plan for and implement special education services for students who have been found eligible.

Qualifications / Experience

• ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement, required
• Additional endorsements, preferred
• Experience providing modifications to increase student access to grade-level curriculum
• Expertise in a variety of intervention tools and specially designed instruction methods
• An interest and/or experience working with students with varying levels/types of disabilities.
• Expertise in conducting educational assessments, including CBMs, FBAs, and BIPs, determining eligibility for services, and developing individualized education plans.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement in the least restrictive environment.
• A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities.
• A strong commitment to professional excellence and equal access for all students to the greatest extent possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Hold high academic expectations
• Create a student-centered classroom while building rapport with students, parents and staff.
• Assist in creating an exemplar learning community where everyone seeks and implements strategies for improving student achievement and growth.
• Works collaboratively in professional learning communities to achieve goals with a common purpose focused on student learning.
• Builds trust and confidence with students
• Instructs individuals and groups based on IEP goals
• Monitors student progress in and outside resource room
• Modifies curriculum if needed
• Maintains contact with parents of students to report progress towards IEP goals
• Prepares educational records and IEP forms

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.