Special Education Teacher

Trinity Services Inc.; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Services, Inc. in New Lenox, IL, is seeking a Special Education Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) to provide classroom instruction and maintain continuity during the regular teacher’s absence.

You will develop lesson plans aligned with student IEPs, monitor progress, and work with multidisciplinary teams to support diverse learners. Light daily living activities support may be involved as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid substitute teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and maintain the regular work schedule of the absent teacher during the school year and Extended School Year (ESY), as applicable.
• Develop lesson plans and supplementary instructional materials aligned with Trinity School’s educational philosophy, student IEPs, and applicable state learning standards.
• Implement classroom systems and procedures established by the School Director and regular classroom teacher.
• Manage student behavior using school-wide practices and established behavioral strategies to maintain a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.
• Monitor and evaluate students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional progress.
• Prepare quarterly progress reports and collect, document, and analyze student data to measure progress toward educational and developmental goals.
• Establish and maintain classroom behavior expectations and implement student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) consistently.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding student academic performance, behavior, and progress through phone calls, emails, and daily reports.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and genuine care for all students while promoting their dignity, independence, and personal growth.
• Assist students with activities of daily living and personal care needs, including toileting and toilet training, as required.
• Provide guidance and support to classroom paraprofessionals, including conducting monthly evaluations as assigned.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and required training.
• Maintain effective communication with students, parents and families, colleagues, supervisors, and cooperating school district personnel.
• Participate in IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring, and attend IEP meetings as required.
• Administer and document student assessments, including functional, curriculum-based, and state-mandated assessments, as applicable.
• Collaborate with the clinical team, including occupational therapists (OTs), speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), to implement strategies that support student IEP goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Director or designated supervisor.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Substitute teaching license (ISBE)

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)

Trinity Services, Inc. | Trinity School

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Program Administrator, the Special Education Teacher (Long-Term Substitute) provides classroom instruction, manages classroom activities, collects and analyzes student data, oversees the implementation and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and promotes student learning during the extended absence of the regular classroom teacher.

The Special Education Teacher is responsible for maintaining instructional continuity, supporting students’ academic, behavioral, social, and developmental needs, and implementing established classroom procedures and behavioral strategies. The individual is expected to work the regular schedule of the absent classroom teacher during the school year and Extended School Year (ESY), as applicable.

Reports To

School Director

Essential Functions

• Provide classroom instruction and maintain the regular work schedule of the absent teacher during the school year and Extended School Year (ESY), as applicable.


• Develop lesson plans and supplementary instructional materials aligned with Trinity School’s educational philosophy, student IEPs, and applicable state learning standards.


• Implement classroom systems and procedures established by the School Director and regular classroom teacher.


• Manage student behavior using school-wide practices and established behavioral strategies to maintain a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.


• Monitor and evaluate students’ academic, behavioral, social, and emotional progress.


• Prepare quarterly progress reports and collect, document, and analyze student data to measure progress toward educational and developmental goals.


• Establish and maintain classroom behavior expectations and implement student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) consistently.


• Communicate professionally with families regarding student academic performance, behavior, and progress through phone calls, emails, and daily reports.


• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and genuine care for all students while promoting their dignity, independence, and personal growth.


• Assist students with activities of daily living and personal care needs, including toileting and toilet training, as required.


• Provide guidance and support to classroom paraprofessionals, including conducting monthly evaluations as assigned.


• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and required training.


• Maintain effective communication with students, parents and families, colleagues, supervisors, and cooperating school district personnel.


• Participate in IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring, and attend IEP meetings as required.


• Administer and document student assessments, including functional, curriculum-based, and state-mandated assessments, as applicable.


• Collaborate with the clinical team, including occupational therapists (OTs), speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), to implement strategies that support student IEP goals and objectives.


• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Director or designated supervisor.

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, parents, families, community members, and school district personnel.


• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet established deadlines.


• Commitment to supporting students with diverse disabilities and individualized learning needs.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and contribute positively to the school community.


• Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to learn and implement new instructional and behavioral strategies.


• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to lift more than 40 pounds from floor to waist without assistance.


• Ability to push and pull up to 75 pounds.


• Ability to perform deep knee bends and squats.


• Ability to push wheelchairs weighing up to 200 pounds, as required.


• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.


• Ability to operate motor vehicles when required.


• Ability to perform physical activities such as driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movements.


• Ability to communicate verbally, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate computers, telephones, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid substitute teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

DISCLAIMER

Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

STATEMENT

Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.