Special Education Teacher - ED (Grades 3-5) location TBD

Anova Education; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is looking for a Special Education Teacher for grades 3-5 to work in Springfield, Illinois. The role requires a valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement, alongside strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The teacher will collaborate with all staff, provide instruction based on IEPs, and take responsibility for student support.

This position is essential for the development of Individual Education Plans, providing necessary training to educators and parents, and ensuring educational strategies are effectively communicated.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement required.
• Successful teaching or student teaching experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of secondary curriculum and intervention strategies required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction as determined by the students’ IEPs.
• Work collaboratively with special and general education staff.
• Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to model teaching strategies

Knowledge of intervention strategies

Education

Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Special Education Teacher – ED (Grades 3-5)

LOCATION: TBD

CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 Days

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Requirements / Qualifications

1. Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement
2. Successful teaching or student teaching experience
3. Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with general education teachers, students, parents and staff
4. Strong knowledge base of secondary curriculum
5. Strong organizational skills
6. Strong problem‑solving skills
7. Strong knowledge of intervention strategies and progress monitoring experience
8. Ability to model teaching strategies to meet the needs of students’ various learning styles
9. Ability to informally assess learning and/or behavioral needs of students & address those needs using documented data

Specific Responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with all special education and general education staff
2. Work under the direction of the building principal
3. Provide instruction as determined by the students’ IEPs
4. Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students including behavior intervention plans
5. Provide consultation, technical assistance and training to teachers and parents of students experiencing learning or behavioral problems
6. Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support the school’s efforts
7. Take responsibility for implementation of IEPs for students on assigned caseload
8. Other duties as assigned

Effective Date

EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the 2026-2027

District 186 180-day calendar

Salary and Benefits

SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement;

Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule