Special Education LI/ED Teacher – Grades 6-8

Rockford Public School District #205; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, &’

Life & disability insurance

Paid Sick and Personal time

Paid holidays

Board-paid TRS

Optional 403(b) plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Rockford Public School District #205 is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Low Incidence content for grades 6-8. The role requires an Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and focuses on delivering inquiry-based instruction and data-driven differentiation.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering engaging lessons, maintaining records, and fostering a safe, inclusive classroom. The district offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary schedule within the

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.
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• Ability to demonstrate core values: Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
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• Ability to effectively communicate with all school stakeholders.
• Knowledge of best teaching and assessing practices.
• Working knowledge of State and National Standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Use a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet diverse student needs.
• Update and maintain records as required by policy and law.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment and manage behavior.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Instructional strategies

State/National Standards knowledge

Student records management

Education

Illinois Teaching License

Job description

Rockford Public School District #205 is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Low Incidence content for grades 6-8. The role requires an Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and focuses on delivering inquiry-based instruction and data-driven differentiation.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering engaging lessons, maintaining records, and fostering a safe, inclusive classroom. The district offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary schedule within the