High School Special Education Teacher

Duties

Job Summary:

To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

* Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.

* Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

* Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

* Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

* Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

* Provide appropriate feedback on work.

* Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

* Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.

* Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.

* Prepare required reports on students and activities.

* Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.

* Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

* Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

* Prepare classroom for class activities.

* Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

* Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.

* Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

* Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.

* Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.

* Participate in appropriate professional activities.

* Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

* Illinois State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area.

* And/or complete a state approved preparation program or hold a valid and comparable out-of-state certificate.

* Meet all coursework and testing requirements, and meet all other requirements detailed in Illinois statute and rules.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and Benefits :

Salary and benefits adhere to the Cairo Association of Teachers contract with the Board of Education.

How to Apply

Go to the Districts website  (About Us Section) to download a Certified Application or call , EXT: 403 and request that an application be mailed to you. Mail the application to Cairo School District Number One Attn:
Business Office 4201 Sycamore St., Cairo, IL 62914 or email the completed application to

Email Address

School District

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

7/2/2025

Start Date

N/A