Special Education Teacher; Team Resource Grades 6

Special Education Teacher (Team Resource) Grades 6–8 (2026/2027 School Year) – Job

Lincoln Middle School

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Title:

Teacher

Job Code: 7060

Department:
Curriculum

Supervisor:
Building Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Compensation: $43,642 – $91,830 per year (placement per REA Collective Bargaining Agreement)

The Teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students.

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• Ensure that all actions are in concert with the Board policies and mission statement.
• Participate in job training and professional growth opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Engage students in an inquiry‑based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources.
• Use a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Consider equitable resources and instructional practices.
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies, and school regulations.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Demonstrate effective behavior management techniques appropriate to all students, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations and the student code of conduct.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding progress and needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum.
• Analyze student data from formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data‑based decision making.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

• Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.

• Demonstrate qualities aligned to the district's core values:
  Character, Communication, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement.
• Effectively communicate with all school stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with students and parents.
• Know various instructional strategies and techniques.
• Know best teaching and assessing practices.
• Have working knowledge of State and National Standards.
• Organize and maintain student records, including grade books.

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid sick and personal time.
• Paid holidays.
• Board‑paid TRS (Teachers’ Retirement System).
• Optional 403(b) plan.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Moderate in‑district travel and intermittent in‑state and out‑of‑state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

The following physical activities may occur in this position:

• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger use, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.

This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.