Special Education Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Evanston (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Tax Deferred Annuities

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking Special Education Teachers for multiple vacancies at Lincoln, Oakton, and Dawes elementary schools. The role focuses on delivering services to students with identified disabilities, developing and monitoring IEPs, and adapting instruction to meet diverse needs while aligning with Core Standards.

You will collaborate with families, school teams and related service providers, manage a caseload, participate in co-teaching, and implement

Qualifications

• Experience with managing a caseload and developing and monitoring IEP progress.
• Familiarity with adapting curriculum to meet student needs and Common Core Standards.
• Experience with co-teaching in core academic subjects and collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Administers developmental testing programs and/or assessments to determine student needs and plan IEPs.
• Advocates for student needs and ensures timely implementation of IEP components.
• Collaborates with parents, administrators and related services providers to develop IEPs.
• Maintains records and communicates progress to stakeholders.
• Directs staff and coordinates services to support inclusive education.
• Develops and monitors safety, behavioral and instructional plans for students with disabilities.
• Prepares IEP progress reports, grades, attendance and related documentation.

Education

Bachelors degree in job-related area

Job description

There are multiple Special Education Teacher positions available at the following elementary schools:

• Lincoln
• Oakton
• Dawes

The job of Teacher - Special Education is done for the purpose/s of providing services to students of all identified educational disabilities. Experience with managing a caseload as well as developing and monitoring Individual Education Plan (IEP) progress. Familiarity with adapting curriculum to meet student needs, current instructional technology and adaptive equipment while meeting the Common Core Standards. Experience with co-teaching in core academic subjects and participating in a collaborative team approach.This job reports to Principal.

Essential Functions

Administers developmental testing programs and/or subject specific assessments, etc. for the purpose of assessing student competency levels and/or developing individual learning plans.

Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations, student's achievements, developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.

Advocates for student needs and ensures timely implementation of IEP components (e.g. Behavior Intervention and Health Care Plans, etc.) for the purpose of supporting students in an educational setting.

Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.

Collaborates with parents, administrators, related services providers, and other professionals for the purpose of developing individual education plans (including Behavior Intervention Plans) designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development.

Commits to equity and eliminating systemic obstacles for students of color for the purpose of providing access to interventions and other opportunities.

Communicates consistently with administration for the purpose of fulfilling professional responsibilities.

Communicates with parents and outside providers for the purpose of receiving and sharing information.

Completes Medicaid logging for the purpose of documenting personal care and transportation services provided.

Counsels students for the purpose of improving performance, health status, problem solving techniques and a variety of personal issues.

Creates, writes, monitors, and facilitates Individual Education Plans (IEP's) for students on caseload for the purpose of ensuring individualized academic and social emotional needs of students are addressed.

Demonstrates sensitivity to physical, medical, and learning styles of students with respect to their identified disabilities for the purpose of supporting students.

Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements.

Develops plans for the purpose of effective communication, monitoring progress and collaborating with and supporting general education teachers of students in inclusive settings.

Develops safety, evacuation and behavioral plans, and oversees their implementation, for students who need specific interventions for the purpose of maintaining a safe and appropriate learning environment.

Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective special education program and addressing the needs of individual students.

Establishes and posts a schedule of daily and weekly service times with students for the purpose of ensuring compliance with IEP minutes and communicating with appropriate stakeholders.

Establishes reasonable expectations and keeps detailed records for oral and written work and explains grading procedure for the purpose of communicating and monitoring student progress to all appropriate stakeholders.

Facilitates student learning for the purpose of achieving success in academic, interpersonal and daily living skills through a defined lesson plans.

Instructs students in academic subjects using a variety of techniques (e.g. multisensory teaching, repetition to reinforce learning, etc.) for the purpose of meeting students' varying needs.

Maintains desirable discipline standards in the classroom and assists, when needed, in other school areas with student disciplinary management for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment.

Maintains positive professional relations with colleagues for the purpose of coming together as a team to support the needs of students.

Manages and teaches socially appropriate behavior for the purpose of promoting self-regulation and safety.

Models conversation, manners, clean up activities, listening skills, etc. for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.

Monitors students in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, nap times, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Oversees the scheduling of IEP meetings and the IEP process for students assigned to case load for the purpose of ensuring compliance.

Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. professional development, IEP, team, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to support student needs.

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. IEP progress reports, grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements.

Prepares materials and plans daily instruction appropriate to each assigned class and provides clear objectives for all lessons, including the ability to communicate these objectives to students for the purpose of providing appropriate instruction, modifications, accommodations, supports and interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in job-related area

Salary/Benefits

Compensation and Benefits (2025-2026 school year)
Minimum starting salary with Bachelors degree:
$55,803 (includes District paid TRS pension) - pro-rated to start date
Minimum starting salary with Masters degree:
$60,826 (includes District paid TRS pension)- pro-rated to start date
Benefitsinclude:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-term Disability
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• Tax Deferred Annuities
• Sick Days
• Personal Days
• Employee Assistance Program

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