TEACHER CROSS CAT SECONDARY

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 54,620 - 66,757; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is hiring a Teacher Cross Categorical to provide individualized instruction outlined in student IEPs at Kimball Middle School. The role involves collaboration with parents and staff, data-driven goal setting, and adherence to special education standards.

Applicants should possess a Professional Educator License with LBSI endorsement and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. The position offers a starting salary of $60,689 and is 10 months long.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Special Education preferred but not necessary for hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction as mandated by individual student IEPs.
• Provide direct services and instruction as mandated by the IEP.
• Attend School Service Team and IEP meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of common core standards

Knowledge of secondary general education curriculum

Knowledge of instructional and resource programs for students with special education eligibility

Education

Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBSI endorsement

Bachelor's degree in related subject

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 6/9/2026
• Location: Kimball Middle School
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

Position / Title: Teacher Cross Categorical

Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: Specialized Student Services

Calendar Days: 184 Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 06/28/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To provide individualized instruction as mandated by individual student IEPs.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and instruction as mandated by the IEP.
• Administration of classroom, district and state assessment.
• Modification of classroom assignments and tests for caseload students.
• Ongoing collaboration and communication with parents and staff.
• Complete diagnostic components determined on the domains sheet.
• Shared responsibility for testing students as determined by School Service Team discussion.
• Enter diagnostic information into data-based screens and create hard copy of diagnostic report.
• Attend School Service Team and IEP meetings.
• Complete data-based screens for annual reviews/re-evaluations for caseload students.
• Shared responsibility for entering present levels of information for initial evaluations including EEL evaluations as determined by School Service Team discussions.
• Collaborative grade reporting with General Education teachers.
• Management and reporting of subject grades for instructional students.
• Create data driven goals and objectives based on student needs, grade level, and state standards for caseload students.
• Monitor case load for annual review and re-evaluation dates.
• Oversee that all services on an IEP are implemented.
• Oversee that goals are updated on data-based screens by case manager and/or related service staff.
• Attend contract meetings.
• Attend school professional development.
• Perform other requirements of the job in accordance with the ETA collective bargaining agreement.

Education

• Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBSI endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree in related subject from accredited university.
• Previous experience in Special Education preferred but not necessary for hire.

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge of common core standards.
• Knowledge of secondary general education curriculum.
• Knowledge of instructional and resource programs for students with a variety of special education eligibility.

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.