Special Education Teacher - Grades 5-6 Job Beaverton Crossroads Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Teacher - Grades 5-6 for 2026/2027 School Year
Location: Beaverton Crossroads

Special Education Teacher - Grades 5-8 for 2026/2027 School Year

Job Details

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Intermediate - Grades 5 & 6
Date Posted: 3/19/2026
Location:

North Boone Upper Elementary School
Date Available:

When filled

Position/

Title:

Special Education Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Coordinates the work of: Special Education Assistants

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in special education or related field
Successful experience as a special education teacher or student teacher in the assignment in question within the previous three years
Learning Behavior Specialist I or similar certification appropriate for the grade level assigned.
Strong instructional, organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong knowledge of curriculum design and implementation including using appropriate instructional technologies including the use of SMART Boards, tablets, Web 2.0 applications, etc.
Demonstrated ability for student management and instructional delivery

General Responsibilities

Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever- changing world.

Duties

Collaborate with inclusive team to develop, monitor, and implement student IEPs

Instruct students using district and Common Core-aligned curriculum.

Develop lesson plans and goals that meet district expectations.

Enrich or modify lessons, curriculum, materials and resources in accordance with the needs of each individual student.

Conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress. Administer standardized assessments as directed. Interpret student assessment data for application of instructional methods and monitoring of student progress.

Consistently and in an appropriately timely manner, review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.

Communicate consistently, effectively and in an appropriately timely manner with parents and students on progress using oral, written and emerging technologies.

Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other grade level or departmental teachers and support teachers to plan instruction across classrooms and to incorporate lessons across subjects.

Meet regularly with support teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met.

Provide assignments, supervision, instructions and/or lessons to teacher assistants, student teachers and/or volunteers. Assess performance, modify assignments and provide regular feedback.

Actively participate on various building and district teams and committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff in creating a cohesive PK-12 program.

Set clear expectations for students and manage classroom and school environment applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed.

Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school and district objectives.

Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.

Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents. Work collaboratively with administration and colleagues to actively advocate for North Boone's students and programs.

Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.

Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.

Abide by the Teacher Expectations and Responsibilities outlined in the North Boone CUSD Teacher Handbook.

Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and/or Director of Special Education.

Salary

Per NBEA contract and experience and education:
Starting Teacher Scale BA+0 $ 44,500.49 (with TRS)

Contract can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf

Postings current as of 3/25/2026 3:27:36 AM CST.

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