Special Education Teacher - Inclusive & Student-Centered

Waukegan Community Unit District 60; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver customized instruction for students in preschool through 12th grade.

The role reports to the building Principal and involves in-building administration and collaboration with district-wide policies. Responsibilities include creating personalized instructional programs, developing behavioral objectives, and maintaining strong communication with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional Educators License.
• Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist, PreK–Age 21.
• Experience delivering personalized instruction and behavioral support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a personalized instructional program matching each student’s abilities and needs.
• Develop a developmental program with behavioral objectives for each student.
• Create a student-centered environment through consistent best practices in behavior management and academics.
• Use diverse instructional methods and materials aligned with the curriculum.
• Maintain communication with parents/guardians and coordinate with staff as needed.
• Attend in-service meetings and report attendance and progress to the Dean of Instruction.

Skills

Personalized instruction

Behavioral objectives

Student-centered learning

Creative instruction methods

Education

Professional Educators License

Job description

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver customized instruction for students in preschool through 12th grade.

The role reports to the building Principal and involves in-building administration and collaboration with district-wide policies. Responsibilities include creating personalized instructional programs, developing behavioral objectives, and maintaining strong communication with families and staff.