SPED Teacher (K-8) IEP-Focused Self-Contained

Chicago Heights School District 170; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 49,144 - 60,348; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Heights School District 170 seeks a Special Education Classroom Teacher to build a flexible elementary program in a self-contained/resource setting.

You will establish rapport with students, motivate learning, and collaborate with parents and staff to support each child’s growth and progress.

The role requires an Illinois K-8 teaching credential with endorsement and includes planning IEPs, preparing lesson plans, and maintaining progress reports.

Qualifications

• Must have an appropriate, valid Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8.
• Must hold an endorsement in the assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with and motivate each student.
• Provide a structured program of academic activities with flexibility to hold interest and meet needs.
• Individualize instruction to meet student needs.
• Plan, implement and evaluate the IEP for each child.
• Update IEP goals for annual reviews and trimester report cards.
• Prepare detailed lesson plans aligned to grade-level standards.
• Maintain service delivery logs for each IEP student.
• Attend staffings and collaborate with paraprofessional and 1:1 facilitator.
• Meet with social worker, psychologist and other personnel to monitor progress.
• Collaborate with general education teachers for students mainstreamed or receiving resource support.
• Assist with self-help and self-care skills.
• Perform duties assigned by the principal.

Skills

Student rapport

IEP planning

Education

Illinois Teaching Credential (K-8)

Job description

Chicago Heights School District 170 seeks a Special Education Classroom Teacher to build a flexible elementary program in a self-contained/resource setting.

You will establish rapport with students, motivate learning, and collaborate with parents and staff to support each child’s growth and progress.

The role requires an Illinois K-8 teaching credential with endorsement and includes planning IEPs, preparing lesson plans, and maintaining progress reports.