Middle School Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical

Middle School Special Education Teacher - Cross Categorical

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Sp.Ed.
  
  - Cross Categorical - LD, BD, ED, EMH (Grades 5
  - 8)
• Date Posted: 3/23/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/20/2026
• Closing Date: 04/10/2026

To facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific education needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations and goals as determined by the Superintendent of Schools.

School Principal

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Illinois State Certification as a Special Education Teacher.
• Prior experience teaching in a special education classroom in the past five years.

• Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator Licensure is appropriate to the assignment.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the IEP writing process, including developing appropriate goals, documenting present levels of performance, and ensuring alignment with student needs and legal compliance.
• Expertise in positive behavior supports, problem-solving, and inclusive practices.
• Expertise in working with students with social/emotional and behavioral needs.
• Experience in crisis prevention (CPI) strategies and training.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning needs and styles.
• Maintain accurate and consistent data collection and documentation to monitor student progress toward IEP goals, inform instructional decisions, and support ongoing communication with families and team members.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding special education.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

• Serve as the primary instructor providing direct service for students with identified learning/behavioral needs in an Instructional setting.
• Develops lessons that address students' academic, interpersonal, social, and emotional needs.
• Completes required documentation/IEP case management responsibilities and record keeping in the specified time and manner for identified students.
• Provide coaching and technical assistance regarding behavior management and instructional strategies to build capacity across a continuum of services.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Designs and implements personalized instruction effectively.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to develop and implement evidence-based programming that improves student outcomes.
• Support team members in the development and implementation of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Collaborate regularly with general education teachers to support students from the self-contained classroom during push-in opportunities, ensuring accommodations, modifications, and IEP goals are implemented effectively in inclusive settings.
• Serve as the case manager for students, coordinating IEP development and implementation, collaborating with related service providers and families, and ensuring compliance with all state and federal special education regulations.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, collects data, monitors student progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs.
• Maintains familiarity with district, state, and national standardized assessments…