Elementary Special Education Teacher - PALS

Elementary Special Education Teacher - PALS )

Job : 5630070

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

POSITION: Special Education Teacher

POSITION GUIDE:

• Certified Personnel
• 9 Months
• Bargaining Unit Position
• Non-Exempt

Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Will County, Illinois, and the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers
- Local 604 of School District #86 found on the following link:
Teachers Contract

* Maximum 10 years full time Certified Teaching Experience

REPORTS TO:

• Principal
• Assistant Principal

RELATES TO:

• District Administrators
• Program Coordinator
• Student Service Coordinator
• Special Service Coordinator
• Other faculty and staff
• Parents
• PTA and Community Groups

FUNCTION: To help students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional Educator License with Self Contained General Education and LBS1 Endorsement or Required Endorsement.
• Knowledge of  Teach  Philosophy.
• Knowledge of Behavior Management and Data Collection for Autism students.
• Knowledge of Best Practices for students with Autism.
• Must be NCLB Highly Qualified.
• Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, public and community relations, academic competence.
• Must possess effective behavior management skills.
• Must be able to structure a classroom to maximize student learning.
• Must be able to establish effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders.

SUPERVISES DIRECTLY:

• Students assigned to the building
• Student teachers
• Paraprofessional
• Volunteer classroom aides

• The teacher shall prepare plans and demonstrate a sense of long term planning according to the District Framework.
• The teacher shall demonstrate a sequence of learning goals and objectives in the development of lessons, units, and course objectives.
• The teacher shall clearly state high standards for learning and let the students know they are expected to meet those standards.
• The teacher shall plan, for effective use of time on task.
• The teacher shall organize activities so that materials, equipment, and assignments are ready and accessible for students to use.
• The teacher shall plan for the systematic evaluation of lesson and unit activities.

• The teacher shall state the objectives to be presented.
• The teacher shall present the lessons logically and clearly.
• The teacher shall incorporate a variety of instructional materials and techniques.
• The teacher shall use appropriate levels of questioning to evaluate student understanding to achieve a high rate of success.
• The teacher shall summarize the main point(s) of the lesson at the end of the instructional activity.
• The teacher shall give evidence of planning and preparation.
• The teacher shall show respect for students' opinions and suggestions.
• The teacher shall recognize and attempt to provide for individual differences.

• The teacher shall establish and maintain a pleasant, orderly, and positive classroom atmosphere.
• The teacher shall provide proper supervision and appropriate discipline.
• The teacher shall be considerate and fair in dealing with students.
• The teacher shall demand, demonstrate, and encourage respect for materials, equipment, facility, and classroom appearance.
• The teacher shall utilize class time in a constructive manner.
• The teacher shall be punctual in meeting classes and/or supervisory assignments.

• The teacher shall demonstrate a thorough and complete knowledge of the subject matter being taught.
• The teacher shall demonstrate an ability to provide relevant examples of concepts to promote the learning of new skills.
• The teacher shall prepare appropriate testing materials for the evaluation of student progress.
• The teacher shall implement feedback on daily assignments and test results promptly.
• The teacher shall keep up-to-date and adequate records of each student's achievement.
• The teacher shall follow building and district evaluation…