Teacher - Sp Ed Life Skills

Peoria Public Schools District 150; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a Special Education Teacher for Life Skills at Mark Bills Middle School in Peoria, Illinois. The role includes planning lessons, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and maintaining student well-being. Candidates must hold a valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate and a bachelor's degree or higher. Previous experience is not required, making this an excellent opportunity for new educators to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in the subject area.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Create a conducive learning environment tailored to student maturity.
• Evaluate students regularly and provide progress reports.
• Maintain written lesson plans and submit for review.
• Evaluate students regularly and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
• Communicate with students and parents or guardians on a regular basis.
• Assist administration in enforcing policies and maintaining orderly conduct.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal or designee.
• Open positions may fill quickly; pre‑employment file via online application.

Skills

Valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate with endorsements

Ability to create a conducive learning environment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Position

Special Education Teaching / Sp Ed-Life Skills

Location

Mark Bills Middle School

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of study employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting District goals and objectives.
• Create a classroom and school environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and well‑being of students under direct supervision.
• Maintain written lesson plans, identifying clear objectives for all lessons, and submit for administrative review as required.
• Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
• Maintain and submit reports and records as required.
• Communicate with students and parents or guardians on a regular basis.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct, develop reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees.
• Perform such other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal or administrative designee.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in the subject area, registered with the Peoria County Regional Office of Education.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Experience

None required.

Application Procedure

Please apply on our website: https://www.peoriapublicschools.org

Additional Information

Salary based on education and experience, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Note

Positions open unexpectedly and fill quickly. If you want to apply for positions that are not listed as open, please establish a pre‑employment file by completing the online application. To complete the online application, use the 'Start an application for employment' link available on this site.