Special Education Teacher & District Advisory Lead

Leyden High School District 212; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leyden High School District 212 is seeking a qualified educator for a dual-role temporary assignment from January 4, 2027 through roughly April 8, 2027. This position combines classroom instruction as a Special Education Teacher with program oversight as the District Advisory Lead.

The successful candidate will differentiate instruction, collect progress data, attend meetings, and collaborate with administrators, instructional coaches, and Student Services to align curriculum with district goals.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS1 endorsement.
• Experience teaching at the high school level.
• Strong background in secondary curriculum design and data-driven instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver differentiated instruction aligned with state standards and individual student learning goals.
• Maintain attendance, progress data, and grade reporting.
• Conduct assessments and use data to adjust instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
• Attend student-related meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and maintain proactive communication with families.
• Collaborate closely with department chairs, instructional coaches, and student services staff.
• Lead the ongoing development, assessment, and revision of the 9 through 12 Advisory curriculum in alignment with district goals.
• Organize and disseminate Advisory lesson plans, quick-start guides, and materials across district platforms.
• Support, train, and communicate timely guidance to classroom advisors and building administrators.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and supporting upper-class student mentors for freshman/sophomore advisories.
• Partner with Student Services and the Director of Careers to maintain and integrate the Postsecondary Workbook into the curriculum.
• Establish simple data collection routines (surveys, implementation checks) to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements.
• Attend monthly leadership meetings to ensure cross-campus alignment across district schools.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration

Strong communication

Classroom management

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Special Education endorsement (LBS1)

Job description

Leyden High School District 212 is seeking a qualified educator for a dual-role temporary assignment from January 4, 2027 through roughly April 8, 2027. This position combines classroom instruction as a Special Education Teacher with program oversight as the District Advisory Lead.

The successful candidate will differentiate instruction, collect progress data, attend meetings, and collaborate with administrators, instructional coaches, and Student Services to align curriculum with district goals.