Instructional Support Specialist - Reading Support (Long Term Sub)

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 35,055 - 58,486; Full time

Job summary

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District in Naperville, IL, seeks a Special Education Teacher (Long Term Sub) to plan and deliver instruction aligned with district and state curricula, based on IEP goals.

Start date is August 2026. The role involves modifying lessons, documenting progress, collaborating with teachers and specialists, and communicating with families to support student growth in an elementary setting.

Qualifications

• Illinois licensure with LBSI endorsement required.
• Experience aligning instruction with IEP goals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on district and state curricula.
• Modify lessons to meet individual IEP goals.
• Assess progress and implement standardized evaluations as needed.
• Maintain records and develop intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists for student needs.
• Participate in problem-solving teams to address learning/behavior issues.
• Complete documentation for IEP reports and evaluations.
• Communicate progress to parents and students in writing and verbally.
• Foster a safe, positive learning environment.
• Supervise and provide feedback to teacher assistants.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Collaborative skills

Assessment & progress tracking

Clear communication

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with LBSI endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher (Long Term Sub) JobID: 14276

• Position Type: Special Education/Student Services/ Special Education (LBSI)
• Date Posted: 7/31/2026
• Location: Cowlishaw Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/12/2026

Description: Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual's goals is contained within the individual education plan and/or other targeted interventions, are met. Ensure students are provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a long term sub position. Position start date: August 2026.

Job Summary:

• 1.Plan and instruct students on District and state approved curriculum in classroom, in integrated or direct service approaches as appropriate based on student needs.
• 2.Modify and adapt lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student's needs and IEP goals.
• 3.Modify, adapt and/or conduct assessments to evaluate progress. Implement standardized assessments as directed, modify and adapt tests, environment or equipment to meet individual student's needs.
• 4.Through team meetings and IEP conferences, review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• 5.Meet regularly with teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met.
• 6.Actively participate on problem solving and intervention teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution to learning or behavioral problems.
• 7.Complete required documentation of student progress and data necessary for IEP reports, goals and evaluations.
• 8.Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• 9.Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally.
• 10.Assign work, instructions or lessons to teacher assistants. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
• 11.Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• 12.Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• 13.Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school objectives.
• 14.Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• 15.Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate will have a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an LBSI endorsement.

Rate of pay: $317/Day

Working Conditions: Elementary School.

Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.