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Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained Grades 2-3

Job in Chicago Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60411, USA
Listing for: Flossmoor School District 161
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Education Teacher, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained Grades 2-3

Position Details
  • Job
  • Position Type:
    Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education - LBS1
  • Date Posted: 1/13/2026
  • Date Available:

    08/17/2026
  • Closing Date: 02/27/2026
  • Location:

    Serena Hills School
Responsibilities
  • Implement the instructional and behavioral components of the individualized education program for 2nd and 3rd grade students in a self‑contained classroom.
  • Establish rapport with students, motivate them to develop skills and knowledge needed to achieve success at their individual ability level.
  • Build positive relationships with parents, support staff and the district special education team (administrators, social workers, speech‑language pathologists and district psychologists).
  • Collaborate with other special education teachers to plan and deliver effective learning experiences.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education.
  • At least ten (10) years of experience teaching Special Education Instruction for K‑5, or relevant coursework/seminars/workshops within the past two (2) years.
  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS
    1) endorsement.
  • Strong communication, organization and classroom management skills.
Salary & Benefits

Certified staff salary schedule. *$7,000 annual stipend in addition to salary* Salary/Exempt. FLSA STATUS:
Salary/Exempt.

EEO Statement

Flossmoor School District 161 shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence;

genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is established bona fide occupational requirement; or other legally protected categories.

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