Special Education Teacher

Oregon Elementary School; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogle County Education Cooperative Oregon Elementary School in Oregon, Illinois is seeking a Certified Special Education Teacher. The role requires LBS1 certification, ISBE approval, and endorsement for a specific teaching assignment.

This is a 9-month contract with salary per the teacher salary schedule. Responsibilities include developing and implementing educational programming for students with special education needs, collaborating with the IEP team, and maintaining paperwork and progress

Qualifications

• LBS1 Certification required.
• ISBE Approved Professional Educator License required.
• Endorsed in specific teaching assignment.

Responsibilities

• Plans curriculum and prepares lesson plans and other instructional materials according to skill levels and educational needs of students and program expectations.
• Evaluates and assesses student needs and progress using approved instruments and maintains grades.
• Delivers instruction per IEP requirements and uses appropriate teaching strategies.
• Collaborates with IEP team members to develop individual educational programs.
• Completes IEP reports and monitors goals pertaining to student performance.
• Maintains safe and secure classroom environment and coordinates aides.
• Intervenes to ensure safety and manage behaviors as needed.
• Communicates with parents regarding student progress and completes quarterly progress reports.

Education

LBS1 Certification

ISBE Approved PEL

Endorsed in specific teaching assignment

Job description

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Special Education Teacher

Ogle County Education Cooperative Oregon Elementary School - Oregon, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5516384

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 29, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Description: Certified Special Education Teacher

Qualifications: LBS1 Certification

ISBE Approved PEL

Endorsed in specific teaching assignment

Reports to: To the Director and/or Director’s Designee

Term and Salary: Contract for 9 months. Salary per Teacher’s Salary Schedule

Position Goal: To develop and implement educational programming for students with special education needs.

• Plans curriculum and prepares lesson plans and other instructional materials according to skill levels and educational needs of students and program expectations.
• Evaluates and assesses student needs and progress using approved instruments: standardized measures, curriculum-based assessments, teacher-prepared tests, etc. Grades completed student work and maintains grades throughout the school year.
• Provides instruction for students in compliance with provisions noted on the student’s IEP and as required for the student to make educational progress.
• Provides instruction for students utilizing appropriate teaching strategies and techniques.
• Is actively involved in leading and delivering instruction to students throughout the school day.
• Collaborates with IEP team members (parents, administrators, school psychologist, social worker and others) to develop individual educational programs.
• Completes students’ annual and additional IEP reports, as necessary. Develops and monitors goals and objectives pertaining to the individual students Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance employing data collected.
• As a member of the IEP, completes all necessary paperwork in advance of the meeting, completes filing requirements, monitors implementation.
• Reviews student IEPs to ensure that all required components are implemented.
• Consults on an ongoing basis with other appropriate school personnel e.g. regular education teacher, support staff, building administrators, related service staff regarding an individual student’s progress, concerns, etc.
• Communicates with parents on a regular basis regarding the performance and progress of their child. Completes quarterly Progress Reports as required and includes descriptive information.
• Addresses and provides for the students’ social and emotional needs, consulting with other staff as needed.
• Coordinates and supervises the work efforts of classroom teacher aides.
• Assists in the development and implementation of classroom and/or individual student behavior intervention plans as necessary.
• Develops and maintains a safe and secure classroom environment conducive to student learning, appropriate behavior and interactions with adults and peers.
• Responsible for the set-up, operation of and maintenance of equipment, e.g. physical therapy, communication devices, audio-visual, computers, assistive technology, etc.
• As necessary, intervenes to stop and/or control dangerous (Risk of harm to self, or others) behaviors by students, which may require as a last resort, the physical restraint of a student following all of the criteria and procedures set forth by the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Protocol.
• Lifting, positioning, moving of students and equipment as required by the students’ needs and safety.
• Reports to the administrator on any development or problems that may require an awareness of or action by supervisory staff.
• Maintains an orderly, safe and neat classroom environment. Monitors the classroom and other areas accessed by students to ensure no dangers exist, e.g. glass on playground, broken desk, loose carpet/tile, etc.
• Supervise students and completes required documentation when time-out is needed.
• Supervise students in non-classroom areas, such as playground, halls, restrooms, cafeteria, bus areas, etc.
• Receives guidance and direction from other staff, including administrators and therapy staff, on proper techniques for managing behavior, managing physical needs, and providing for student care and welfare.
• Maintains cooperative, positive working relationships with parents, OCEC staff, school district personnel, and community service agencies.

Other:

• Is responsible for all of the policies, rules and regulations established by the Board and shall comply with their requirements.
• Assumes responsibilities for own professional growth and development. Said development should include, among other things, keeping current with professional literature, research-findings, improved methods and techniques, individual goal setting, attending professional meetings and pertinent professional learning opportunities.
• Attends OCEC/school sponsored activities, inservices and workshops.
• Completes and maintains all written documents as requested by the Director/designee.
• Completes other responsibilities as assigned by the Director or designee.

Updated: 2/1/2018

Position Type: Full-Time