Special Education Resource Teacher Job Gurnee area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position Title

Special Education Resource Teacher

Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in the posting. Only completed/submitted online applications with supporting documents will be screened.

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching

Location

Woodland Intermediate School

Date Available

August 17, 2026 plus seven days of New Staff Orientation August 5 - 12, 2026

Description

Assist students in remedying academic and behavioral delays; consult with school staff regarding appropriate behavioral/academic interventions for students in regular education and special education for students requiring special education services. Self-contained Classroom.

Qualifications

License:
Required - Illinois Professional Educators License with LBS-1 Endorsement registered in Lake County

Education:

Required - Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

A.
Required - Prior teaching experience or student teaching experience
B.
Preferred - Experience teaching special education. Ability to collaborate with team of providers and organize a system of communication. Spanish-speaking preferred.

Essential Performance Abilities

Has command of the subject matter and effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including Response to Intervention (RtI) and Common Core Standards

Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook

Contributes and models a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program

Orders materials and supplies as per district procedures, with appropriate authorization and within budgetary constraints

Works cooperatively with other staff members

Collaborates with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs

Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times assigned

Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property; keeps supplies in good working condition, is responsible for all materials as well as manages repair of equipment

Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality

Collaborates as needed with appropriate school personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions

Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students' levels and rates of progress

Provides direct services to students with special needs and Response to Intervention (RtI) students for the purpose of changing inappropriate behaviors and/or learning difficulties.

Provides supplemental services for Tier 2 and 3 interventions as appropriate within his/her workload

Provides ongoing consultation services to staff for modifications for all students in the regular classroom. This may include the following:

curriculum modification
behavioral management skills
assistance in identifying behavioral problems
discussion and feedback concerning student progress

Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques, media and technology to include assistive technology consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved

Assists the classroom teachers in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Include working with students with varying disabilities in a classroom/pull-out setting.

Assists the classroom teachers in developing reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintains order in a fair and consistent manner. Provides suggestions and strategies to the classroom teacher to support the students in the classroom environment.

Prepares for students assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor

Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishes clear objectives for all learning and behavioral activities, and communicates these objectives to the student

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations

Makes provisions for being available to students and…