Special Education Resource Teacher

SD 161; Flossmoor, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flossmoor School District 161 is seeking a Special Education Resource Teacher (LBS1) for Parker Junior High School. The role focuses on delivering instructional and behavioral components of IEPs, building rapport with students, and motivating all learners to reach their potential.

The successful candidate will work as part of a district team that includes administrators, a social worker, a speech-language pathologist, and a district psychologist to create meaningful learning experiences for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Education.
• Must have taught Special Education Resource in the last ten years or have recent coursework/workshops related to Special Education Resource.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional and behavioral components of the IEP.
• Establish rapport with students and motivate them to develop skills.
• Build strong relationships with parents and staff to support student success.

Skills

Rapport with students

Motivation of students

Team collaboration

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Education

Illinois LBS1 endorsement

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Flossmoor School District 161

• Position Type:
  Junior High Teaching/ Special Education LBS1
  
  


• Date Posted:
  9/18/2026
  
  


• Location:
  Parker Junior High School
  
  


• Date Available:
  11/02/2026
  
  


• Closing Date:
  10/30/2026
  
  

Are you looking for a teaching position in a diverse and inclusive district? Would you like to work with a phenomenal group of students in our Junior High? Then our Special Education Resource teacher position may be right for you!

To be a successful teacher in Flossmoor 161, you will implement the instructional and behavioral components of the individualized education program for students, establish great rapport with students, motivate students to develop skills and knowledge needed to achieve success at each student's ability, and establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

District 161's instructional programs work on a team with other special education teachers as well as administrators, a social worker, a speech language pathologist, and district psychologist to provide amazing learning experiences for our students!

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Education. Must have taught Special Education Resource in the last ten (10) years or have taken coursework, seminars or workshops relevant to Special Education Resource in the last two (2) years.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL), LBS1 endorsement
es to advance professional practices for 21st Century Learning and Teaching

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