Communication Development Self-Contained Special Education Teacher; FTE

The following position will be available at School District 105 beginning August 17, 2026:

Intermediate Communication Development Self-Contained Special Education Teacher - (1.0 FTE)

LBSI Endorsement, Professional Educator License registered in Region 6.

Under the direction of the Building Principal, Director of Student Services, and the Special Education Coordinator, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated procedures and functions as IEP Case Manager to assigned students.

• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students, including performance levels, special education needs, instructional goals, and required services.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with special and regular education team members.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis on individualized instruction using appropriate materials and resources.
• Serves as primary contact for parents.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provides direction and supervision of educational paraprofessionals, as directed.
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

• Establishes and maintains behavior intervention plans that meet the individual needs of students.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect in line with district policies and procedures.
• Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (e.g., social services, public health, medical providers) regarding the needs of students.
• Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior intervention plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.