SPED Teacher (2 POSITIONS)

Chicago Heights School District 170; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Special Education Classroom teacher for Chicago Heights Middle School to serve K-8 in a self-contained/resource setting.

The successful candidate must hold an Illinois State Teaching Credential with a Special Education endorsement. Responsibilities include developing IEPs, individualized instruction, collaboration with staff, and effective communication with parents, under the district’s guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois State Teaching Credential with a Special Education endorsement for grades K-8.
• Experience in self-contained/resource classroom settings is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with students and motivate each learner.
• Plan, implement and evaluate IEP goals and adjust as needed.
• Prepare detailed lesson plans aligned with curriculum and standards.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, 1:1 aides, social workers and psychologists.
• Communicate with parents and coordinate with staff for student progress.

Education

Illinois State Teaching Credential with Special Education endorsement (K-8)

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 3/24/2026
• Location: Chicago Heights Middle School
• Date Available: Immediate Hire

TITLE:

Special Education Classroom

QUALIFICATIONS:

An appropriate, valid, Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained/resource classroom. Special Education teachers must hold an endorsement in their assigned area.

JOB SUMMARY:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper grade education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

REPORTS TO:

Principal, Assistant Superintendent of Special Services, and other administrative personnel.

SUPERVISES:

Classroom assistants, when applicable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary, benefits, and work year as established in the Teachers' Contract.

SALARY RANGE:

$49,144 - $60,348. Commensurate with experience.

PENSION:

TRS

1. Direct Service:

• Establish rapport with and develop individual techniques to motivate and manage each student.
• Provide a structured program of academic and activities with sufficient flexibility to hold interest and meet needs.
• Individualize instruction to facilitate optimum delivery of instruction in all academic areas.

2. Administration:

• Plan, implement and evaluate the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for each child.
• Update IEP goals and objectives for annual reviews and trimester report cards.
• Prepare all reports required by administration.
• Prepare detailed lesson plans for each major subject area incorporating grade level curriculum and standards while making the necessary modifications and accommodations to address individual student needs.
• Maintain service delivery logs (as a resource teacher) for each IEP student.

3. Communication:

• Attend staffings of students assigned to class and/or resource program.
• Collaborate with classroom paraprofessional and 1:1 facilitator regarding roles and responsibilities within the classroom and with students.
• Meet with social worker, psychologist and other personnel to maintain ongoing assessment of children's progress.
• Collaborate with general education teachers if students are being mainstreamed (as a self-contained teacher) or if they are in the general education environment and receiving resource support services.
• Assist with self-help and self care skills.
• Sanitize materials/equipment in accordance with Board policy.
• Perform all duties assigned by the building principal.