Teacher - Special Education Resource 0.50 FTE (OP)

Sd308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical plans (PPO/HMO)

Deductible reimbursement

Job summary

Sd 308 is seeking a Special Education Resource teacher for a 0.50 FTE position at Old Post Elementary School. The role involves providing direct services to students with disabilities, collaborating on IEPs, and coordinating MTSS prereferral supports.

Qualified candidates hold an Illinois PEL with LBS I endorsement and have recent SPED teaching experience, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills to manage a caseload and partner with families and staff.

Qualifications

• A valid/registered Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS I endorsement.
• Recent special education teaching experience (except new graduates).
• Knowledge of current teaching techniques for students with disabilities.
• Ability to write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to students with disabilities aged 3-21.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff on IEPs and programming.
• Manage a caseload of students with disabilities.
• Conduct evaluations, write reports, and provide program recommendations.
• Re-evaluate students as recommended by the IEP team.
• Monitor progress and communicate with families and staff.
• Participate in MTSS and district committees as needed.
• Maintain data on student performance and outcomes.

Skills

PEL with LBS I endorsement

Experience in special education

Knowledge of MTSS and IEPs

Strong communication skills

Time management

Collaboration with staff and families

Education

Illinois PEL with LBS I endorsement

Job description

Teacher - Special Education Resource 0.50 FTE (OP) JobID: 17183

• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Location: Old Post Elementary School

Compensation

Per Teacher Salary Schedule based on education and experience. District 308 grants experience credit on the salary schedule for up to 10 years of prior, verifiable, contractual full-time teaching experience.

Union Membership

This position is represented by the Oswego Education Association (OEA).

Benefits

Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans. What's more, SD 308 currently provides a deductible reimbursement program for medical expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program. Prospective employees can learn more on the District website.

Qualifications

• A valid/registered Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS I endorsement
• Recent special education teaching experience (with the exception of new graduates)
• Knowledge of current teaching techniques for students with disabilities
• Ability to write & implement Individual Education Plans (IEP's)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families,team members, and others.

General Description

The Special Education Teacher provides direct services to students withdisabilities from ages 3-21 and collaboratively consults with general and special education staff members for the benefit of those students. The special education teacher manages a caseload ofstudents with disabilities and functions as an individualized education program (IEP) team member to determine a student's eligibility for special education services and appropriate programming, aswell as on-going progress monitoring.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide collaborative consultation to staff regarding the implementation of MTSS prereferralintervention strategies.
• Provide additional consultation to staff during team meetings, common planning times, building committees, and district committees.
• Screen and evaluate students using appropriate instruments, conduct observations, andwrite reports which state the evaluation findings and provide for educational programrecommendations.
• Re-evaluate students with disabilities as recommended by the IEP team.
• Submit records, reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.
• Participate as an IEP team member by contributing evaluation findings and collaboratingon the development and implementation of students' individualized educational plans.
• Work cooperatively with staff to accomplish students' IEP goals and benchmarks.
• Manage a caseload of students with disabilities.
• Provide individualized instruction to students with disabilities.
• Consult with the classroom teachers and other providers of caseload students.
• Maintain appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and otherpertinent information.
• Monitor student progress on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the student'sperformance in the classroom or at home.
• Participate in activities that promote professional development.
• Support and implement District policies and procedures, regulations, and administrativedirectives.
• Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession and to the established rules,regulations, and laws governing special education.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective teaching and learning.