Special Education Teacher

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits , including health,

Retirement and supplemental retirement

Tuition waiver benefits for staff and…

Paid holiday / administrative closures

Paid benefit time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a HILIA Special Education Teacher to work with students who have visual impairments, are deaf/hard of hearing, or have learning and behavioral needs. The teacher will provide direct services, create lesson plans, and manage a caseload with high-quality instruction.

Collaborating with a team of special educators and general education colleagues to design programs for students with IEPs, the role supports evolving caseloads as the HILIA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and licensure in education.
• Preferred: Braille and assistive technology skills.
• Preferred: sign language skills.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans and deliver direct services to students.
• Manage a caseload of students.
• Implement high-quality instruction.
• Collaborate with special and general education colleagues to plan for IEPs.
• Caseload and responsibilities may change during the year.

Skills

Special Education

Low Vision/Blindness Specialist

Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Learning and Behavior

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Professional Educator License

Job description

The HILIA Special Education Teacher will work with students who have visual impairments, are deaf/hard of hearing, and/or learning and behavioral needs. This individual will be responsible for providing direct services to students. Creating lesson plans, managing a caseload of students, and implementing high quality instruction are requirements of this position. In addition, working with a team of both special educators and general education colleagues, will be mandatory to program for the needs of our students with IEPs. The caseload of students and responsibilities of the position are subject to change throughout the year as the needs of the HILIA Program evolve.

This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension to a second year, subject to student enrollment and the needs of the HILIA Program.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's Degree in Special Education; Specialist in Low Vision Blindness, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and/or Learning and Behavior
• 2. Professional Educator License

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Demonstrates competence in Braille and assistive technology skills
• 2. Demonstrates competence in sign language skills
• 3. Experience and knowledge in specially designed instruction
• 4. Experience and knowledge with implementing classroom accommodations and behavior strategies

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• 1. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
• 2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
• 3. May be required to travel/drive to covered school districts

Salary/Benefits

$42,417.50 - $84,000, depending on years of service and degree

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits , including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Work Hours

Typically Monday through Friday school hours with occasional weekend and evening hours as business needs dictate

Proposed Starting Date

August 2026

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone] . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

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