Special Education Teacher

Kankakee School District 111; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kankakee School District 111 seeks a Special Education Teacher for an elementary setting. The role focuses on developing and implementing MTSS-based educational programs and individualized supports, including IEP/BIP/504 considerations, to meet diverse student needs.

Responsibilities include collaboration with families and staff, data-driven progress reporting, classroom management, and ongoing professional development to enhance instructional practices in a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Develops an all-encompassing educational program and MTSS plans for Tier II/III interventions.
• Uses educational prescriptions with objectives for students with special needs.
• Maintains classroom environment conducive to learning within district resources.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to district policies and procedures.
• Participates in ongoing professional development and parent conferences as needed.
• Writes end-of-year progress narratives for each student.
• Maintains accurate student records as required by law and policy.
• Collects data and records progress, including behavioral data.
• Communicates effectively with students, staff, and families.
• Assists with IEP, BIP, and 504 plans as needed.

Skills

MTSS plans

Behavior intervention

Classroom management

Data collection

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

LBS 1 endorsement

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Teacher-Special Education

Date Posted: 8/11/2026

9 Month

7.58 Hours a Day

JOB GOAL:

Develop and implement an all-encompassing educational program and implement MTSS plans with innovative methods of teaching and mentoring for students that require Tier II and Tier III Interventions.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Strives to implement by the performance of job responsibilities the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives
• Utilizes teacher diagnostic techniques in determining learning strengths and weaknesses of students enrolled in various special education self-contained programs or resource instructional programs
• Develops educational prescriptions with corresponding educational and behavioral objectives for students
• Implements a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual learning needs and interest of students
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within limit of the resources provided by the District
• Prepares for classroom assignment, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Utilizes instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated educational and behavioral objectives
• Evaluates student performance relative to accomplishment of educational and behavioral objectives at minimum two times per year (January and May)
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom conducive to learning
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but not limited to the following):

• Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the district
• Professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework at institutions or higher learning institutions
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences on an as-needed basis
• Writes narrative end-of-the-year progress reports on each student enrolled in the teacher's classroom
• Participates in staff conferences and annual reviews of educational placement and progress
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as recommended by law, District policy, and administrative regulation
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Serves on curriculum and/or other committees related to special education or regular education
• Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Administers one-to-one intensive behavior intervention to students.
• Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development.
• Collect data and record anecdotal student progress notes and maintain behavioral charting data.
• Monitor, observe, and report behavior of students according to approved procedures, including progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Communicates effectively, both written and oral, with students, administration, staff, and co-workers.
• Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.
• Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP, 504) as needed.
• Directs student groups as assigned.
• Assists with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom.
• Helps implement classroom management systems as applicable – Daily Progress Report (DPR).
• Follows Board policies, district procedures, and contractual obligations.
• Demonstrate the initiative to be proactive in resolving issues, concerns, student behaviors, or problems.
• Inform school administrators of all student behaviors, issues, and/or problems.
• Exercise respect and collaboration when interacting with students, staff, and visitors.
• Complete all incident reports ASAP or by the end of your shift and file for future reference.
• Exercise confidentiality regarding all work-related situations.

Experience

• Working with culturally, diverse parents and families in an urban educational setting??
• Collaborating with community agencies??
• Serving effectively in a collaborative team setting?

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required
• Professional Educators License with LBS 1 endorsement required

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle?
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body? .
• Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/office environment?
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or national origin.

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled

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