Special Education Teacher at Forest Elementary School SY

Special Education Teacher at Forest Elementary School SY 26-27

• Position Type:
  Teaching/ Grades K - 5 Special Education (Instructional)
• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Location:
  
  District 62 Schools
• Date Available:
  
  8/2026
• Closing Date:
  When Filled

Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a Special Education Teacher in the STRIVE (Structured Teaching for Readiness, Independence, Voice, and Engagement) Program at Forest Elementary School for the  school year.

The mission of District 62 is to cultivate an inclusive, innovative learning environment that inspires students to explore robust academics, advance their potential and to be compassionate lifelong learners.

1. Completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
2. Current valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement.
3. Experience as an elementary school special education teacher is preferred. 4. ESL endorsement is preferred.

District 62 has approximately 4,800 students in grades preK-8 in 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 early learning center, and 1 year-round, K-8 school.

All applications will be reviewed and qualified applicants will be recommended for further interview consideration by the building Principal. After interviews are completed, the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources will make a recommendation to the Board of Education via the Superintendent.

Postings current as of 6/24/2026 12:29:05 PM CST.