Special Education Teacher - West

• Position Type: High School Teaching / Special Education
• Date Posted: 3/3/2026
• Date Available:
• Closing Date: 03/17/2026

Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE)

Glenbard West

10-month

Licensed Staff

Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County)
Endorsement for H.S. in the subject identified

Refer to the GEA Professional Agreement and Salary Schedule posted on the district website. Benefits are noted on the salary schedule. [The 26-27 matrix will be posted once contract negotiations are completed.]

10538

03/17/2026

Licensed Special Education Teacher to develop and provide specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students; evaluates and assesses student progress against individualized educational plans; collaborates with department head and student support services to assist with student growth.

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in LBSI
• Knowledge of best practices as it relates to supporting (all) students' ability to learn

• Principal and Department Chair of the building assigned

• Understand and adapt general principles of learning and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the subject matter in planning an instructional program that meets the needs of each student.
• Prepare detailed daily lesson plans and provide a variety of learning activities consistent with teaching to the established curriculum objectives, and have such plans available upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Maintain the highest level of ethical and professional demeanor with students and staff consistent with the Sexual Harassment, Equal Educational Opportunity, Ethics, Use of Electronic Media, and other appropriate policies of the District.
• Accomplish the curriculum objectives that can reasonably be expected for the grade level and subject being instructed.
• Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media in the instructional program.
• Establish effective methods of classroom control in which students develop respect for the school, the teacher, and each other.
• Develop and communicate clear and consistent evaluation procedures that are understood by both students and parents in accordance with the District evaluation policy.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with immediate supervisors, parents, students, peers, and other school related reference groups.
• Maintain and submit upon request accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Provide appropriate supervision and take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Do not administer corporal punishment or touch students.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form.
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed, especially in technology-related activities.
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies.

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site, however, on…