6th-8th Grade RISE Middle School Teacher; Multi- SPED

6th‑8th Grade RISE Middle School Teacher (Multi‑Needs SPED) –

Openings as of 6/16/2026

We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching / Sp.Ed. – LD/ED
• Date Posted: 6/9/2026
• Date Available:
  
  SY26‑27

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available.

Leaves: paid sick and personal days provided (9 sick & 4 personal days).

• The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity‑centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual:
  • Champions the district's vision and drives forward‑thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
  • Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
  • Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
  • Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
  • Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
  • Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
  • Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
  • Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues.
  • Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
  • Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.

The RISE Special Education Teacher supports student learning by committing to evidence‑based instructional strategies and program planning, pivotal in fostering the comprehensive development of students with diverse needs. As a key member of the district's Core Instruction Department, the RISE Special Education Teacher will be proficient in adapting the general education curriculum to address student's needs; you will create a balanced instructional program tailored to individual needs.

Your expertise in assessment, progress monitoring, and adherence to Individual Education Programs (IEPs) will ensure accurate tracking of student development. Effective communication and collaboration with parents, administrators, and fellow educators will be a cornerstone, as will your administrative responsibilities, including meticulous record‑keeping and compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Employ special educational strategies, including but not limited to scientific or evidence‑based instruction, and techniques to improve the development of sensory and perceptual‑motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Employ educational strategies and techniques to reinforce learning and meet the diverse needs of students.
• Modify and/or accommodate the general education curriculum based on specific instructional techniques and technologies identified as best practices.
• Plan and conduct activities that create a balanced program of instruction.
• In‑depth knowledge of child guidance principles and practices specific to children with special education needs.
• Familiarity with classroom procedures and the ability to manage appropriate student conduct.
• Understanding of problems and concerns commonly faced by students with special needs.
• Proficient in research methods and adept at obtaining and providing instructional materials for special education services.
• Coordinate integration of students with special needs into the general education environment.
• Assessment and Progress Monitoring:
  • Establish and follow each student's Individual Education Program (IEP) to promote educational, physical, social, and emotional development.
  • Prepare progress reports and report card…