SPED TEACHER (4RTH GRADE)

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

Job summary

Applitrack seeks a Special Education Classroom teacher to lead an elementary program at Washington McKinley School. The role requires an Illinois State Teaching Credential for K-8 in a self-contained setting and an endorsed specialization in Special Education.

You will establish a positive classroom environment, develop IEP-based instruction, and collaborate with parents and school staff to support student growth and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained classroom.
• Special Education teachers must hold an endorsement in their assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Direct Service: Establish rapport with and motivate each student; provide a structured program of academic activities with flexibility; individualize instruction to meet needs.
• Administration: Plan, implement and evaluate the IEP for each child; update goals; prepare reports; develop detailed lesson plans with modifications.
• Communication: Attend staffing, collaborate with paraprofessionals and other staff; meet with social worker/psychologist; assist with cross-class collaboration and progress reporting.

Education

Illinois State Teaching Credential for K-8 in a self-contained classroom

Endorsement in Special Education

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 3/24/2026
• Location: Washington McKinley School
• Date Available: FY 26-27

TITLE: Special Education Classroom

QUALIFICATIONS: An appropriate, valid, Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained 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. Salary commensurate with experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 staffing 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.

Postings current as of 10/8/2026 11:54:55 PM CST.

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