Teacher Special Education – Primary (2027/2028 School Year)

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 in Elgin, IL, seeks an Elementary School Teacher for the 2027/2028 school year. The 9-month position (ETA unit) reports to the Building Principal and focuses on implementing the district curriculum and improving student achievement.

The role requires planning lessons, using effective teaching strategies, assessing progress, and collaborating with families. Starting salary is $60,689 with Board of Education–established benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS 2014).
• Knowledge of RtI process and tiered instruction/interventions.
• Experience in teaching is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study following district guidelines and meets diverse student needs.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies engaging all students.
• Creates a learning environment, motivates students, and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Implements district curriculum appropriate for grade level and sets clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Implements school improvement plans and collaborates with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Assesses student progress and communicates results; participates in committees related to the educational program.

Skills

Knowledge of Illinois Learning Standar

RtI process

Bilingual – Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related subject

Appropriate Illinois teaching certificate

Bilingual – Spanish/English (preferred)

Job description

NOTE: This posting has been opened for application intake for anyone interested in a position with School District U-46 for the 2027/2028 school year. We anticipate the review of applications to begin sometime near the end of January. If you are interested in a role for the current 2026/2027 school year, we encourage you to check out our open vacancies.

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• | Position / Title:Teacher Elementary |
• | Bargaining Unit:ETA | Department/Location:Elementary Schools |
• | Calendar Days:184 | Reports To:Building Principal |
• | JD Revision Date:03/10/2026 | Supervises:N/A |

Function / Position Summary

To implement the U-46 curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related subject from accredited university (Required).
• Appropriate Illinois teaching certificate (Required).
• Bilingual – Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS 2014).
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the RtI process and tiered instruction and interventions.
• Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary for hiring.
• Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade (Preferred).
• Recent experience in the sought position (Preferred).

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