Special Education Self-Contained LBS Teacher

SD129; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

West High School in Aurora, IL is seeking a Special Education Self-Contained Learning Behavior Specialist Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires a Professional Educator License with Secondary LBS Endorsement and the ability to support students with social/emotional needs in a self-contained setting.

Candidates should be knowledgeable about Illinois Learning Standards and evidence-based instruction, and capable of collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement,

Qualifications

• Requires Professional Educator License with Secondary LBS Endorsement
• Experience with students who have social/emotional needs
• Knowledge of Illinois Learning Standards and evidence-based instructional practices

Skills

Social/Emotional Needs

IEP Development

Illinois Standards

Behavior Plans

Collaborative Team

Education

LBS Endorsement (K-12)

Illinois Teaching License

Job description

2026-2027

WEST HIGH SCHOOL

SPECIAL EDUCATION SELF-CONTAINED LEARNING BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST TEACHER

1/04/2026 – 5/21/2027

Compensation can be found here

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE WITH SECONDARY LBS ENDORSEMENT (GRADES K-12; 6-12; OR 9-12), REQUIRED

Additional Skills Required

• Ability to work with students who have social/emotional needs
• Understanding of special education processes and procedures related to case management and IEP development
• Knowledge of Illinois Learning Standards and evidence-based instructional practices to support the planning, implementing, and evaluating specially designed instruction in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning
• Ability to develop and monitor student behavior plans
• Ability to work on a collaborative team including but not limited to other teachers, service providers, and building & district leadership