Special Education Teacher LBS1

Tri County Special Education; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 39,649 - 79,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS retirement paid

Health insurance

Professional development (4 days)

Life insurance

Mentoring for new employees

Job summary

Tri County Special Education in Illinois is seeking a highly motivated Special Education Teacher with LBS1 certification to serve the Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District #21 for the 2026-2027 school year.

You will collaborate with parents, teachers, and counselors; develop and implement IEPs; adapt lessons; and support students in class, small groups, and one-on-one settings to help each student progress.

Qualifications

• IEP meetings with stakeholders
• Develop and adapt lessons for diverse needs
• Mentor and collaborate with other staff

Responsibilities

• Communicate with stakeholders regarding students' needs via IEP meetings
• Assess students’ skills and determine educational needs
• Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs
• Develop IEPs for each student
• Plan activities tailored to each student’s abilities
• Teach and mentor students in class, small groups, and one-on-one
• Implement and monitor IEPs, assess progress
• Update IEPs reflecting progress and goals
• Discuss progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Supervise teacher assistants
• Prepare students for transitions between grades and life after school

Skills

IEP meetings

Individualized Education Plans

Differentiated instruction

Education

LBS1 certification

Job description

Overview

TCSEA is seeking a highly motivated Special Education Teacher with LBS1 certification to serve the Hartsburg-Emden Community Unit School District #21 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with all stakeholders regarding students' individual needs and areas of growth through IEP meetings
• Assess students’ skills and determine their educational needs
• Adapt general lessons to meet students’ needs
• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for each student
• Plan activities that are specific to each student’s abilities
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
• Implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals
• Discuss students’ progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school

Salary and Benefits

• IRS (take home pay) ranges from $39,649 to $79,340 depending on education and experience.
• Board paid retirement (TRS Contribution Paid)
• Individual Health Insurance Board Paid
• Professional Development Paid (4 days per year)
• Life insurance
• Mentoring for all new employees

For more information about this position, please contact hogans@tcsea to inquire.