Special Education Teacher - Self Contained (Long Term Sub)

Indian Prairie School District 204; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian Prairie School District 204 in Naperville, IL seeks a Long Term Substitute for grades K-5 to deliver instruction aligned to district/state standards and plan lessons for diverse learners.

Assignment begins ~August 2026. Requires Illinois Professional Educator License with LBSI endorsement; includes assessments, interventions, parent communication and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with LBSI endorsement.
• Experience with K-5 instruction and general ed/LD students helpful.
• Ability to plan and modify lessons to meet diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct based on district/state standards.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and goals.
• Assess student progress with formal and informal methods.
• Communicate progress to parents in writing and verbally.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams and support staff.
• Provide interventions and modify materials for individual needs.
• Supervise and manage classroom environment and behavior.
• Participate in district teams and committees.

Skills

Lesson planning

Assessment

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with LBSI endorsement

Job description

Description: Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is 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 for Grades K-5. Assignment will begin approximately August 2026.

Job Summary

• Plan and instruct students on District and state standards aligned curriculum.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress.
• Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.
• Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other grade level or departmental teachers and support teachers to plan instruction across classrooms and to incorporate lessons across subjects.
• Meet regularly with support 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 met.
• Assign work, instructions or lessons to student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
• Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• Set clear expectations for class and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.
• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• 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.