Vocational Special Education Teacher - Inspire & Empower Students 3-21

Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Special Education Teacher at Community Unit School District 308 provides direct services to students with disabilities ages 3–21. The role requires collaboration with general and special education staff to determine eligibility and appropriate programming, and ongoing progress monitoring.

The teacher manages a caseload, participates as an IEP team member, and writes comprehensive reports and recommendations to guide individualized education plans in support of student growth and compliance

Qualifications

• A valid/registered Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS I endorsement required.
• Recent special education teaching experience preferred for experienced candidates.
• Ability to write and implement Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Knowledge of MTSS prereferral intervention strategies.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with students, families, and staff.

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 and monitor progress.
• Conduct and review evaluations, write reports with program recommendations.
• Participate as an IEP team member and contribute findings.
• Support district MTSS efforts and prereferral interventions.
• Maintain data on student performance and document progress.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and other staff regarding progress.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, procedures, and laws.
• Perform other related duties to support teaching and learning.

Skills

PEL licensure

Special ed exp

IEP writing

MTSS collaboration

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

PEL with LBS I endorsement

Job description

The Special Education Teacher at Community Unit School District 308 provides direct services to students with disabilities ages 3–21. The role requires collaboration with general and special education staff to determine eligibility and appropriate programming, and ongoing progress monitoring.

The teacher manages a caseload, participates as an IEP team member, and writes comprehensive reports and recommendations to guide individualized education plans in support of student growth and compliance