Teacher Special Education

Peoria Public Schools District 150; El Vista (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in El Vista, Illinois is seeking an Elementary School Teacher for a self-contained classroom. The role involves planning and implementing a comprehensive curriculum while ensuring a safe learning environment for students. Candidates must have a valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate and at least a Bachelor's degree. This position offers salary based on education and experience, following the collective bargaining agreement. Interested applicants should apply through the district's website.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of study employing appropriate instructional methods.
• Create a conducive classroom environment for learning.
• Assume responsibility for student safety.
• Maintain written lesson plans and submit for review.
• Evaluate students and provide progress reports.
• Communicate regularly with students and parents.
• Assist administration in implementing policies and maintaining order.
• Attend meetings and serve on committees.
• 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.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Illinois teaching certificate

Job description

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching / Self Contained

Date Posted

8/26/2021

Location

Dr. Maude Sanders

Performance 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 his/her 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 and 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

1. Valid Illinois State Teaching Certificate with endorsements in their subject area registered with the Peoria County Regional Office of Education.
2. 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 based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 8:18:38 AM CST.

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