Position: Special Education Teachers (CHOICES, RISE, ASPIRE Programs)
Special Education Teachers (CHOICES, RISE, ASPIRE Programs)
Tri-County Special Education Cooperative
Tri-County Center School – Murphysboro, Illinois
Tri-County Ward School – DuQuoin, Illinois
ASPIRE Academy – Murphysboro, Illinois
Unity Point CHOICES Program – Carbondale, Illinois
Job Details
Job : 5685035
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description SY
Qualifications
Certified Special Education TeacherLBS1 UnlimitedExperience and education working with assigned student category (e.g., SED, LD, TMH, EC, Autistic, Severe and Profound, Medically Fragile)Ability to develop effective working relationships with administration, staff and the school communityReports To: As assigned to appropriate Building Principal or Technical Assistant Supervisor
Primary Functions
The teacher is to serve as a case manager for all students on their caseload.When requested, the teacher will serve as a behavioral specialist assisting staff in developing behavioral intervention plans for students attending the local school as well as for those receiving services in Tri‑County classrooms.The teacher will provide instruction to students as part of the special education team and will minimize stigma by instructing a variety of students with special education needs.The teacher will intervene, on a temporary basis, as an in‑school suspension supervisor for emotionally disturbed students in crisis and as needed for other special education students as requested by District and Tri‑County Administrative Staff.The teacher will participate in IEP meetings as requested, share student progress, and recommend program goals and objectives.Additional Responsibilities
Attend all staff meetings at the local public school unless instructed otherwise.Assume duties as assigned by the building principal or Technical Assistant Supervisor to assist in overall supervision of the building.Work the same hours as other teachers at the local public school building—normally six hours and forty‑five minutes per school day, working 180 days per school year.Serve on building committees as requested by local public school staff.Follow all guidelines in the “Responsibilities of Teachers” section of the policy manual.Assume other responsibilities as requested by supervisor.Integration of Technology into Instruction
Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.Plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by available software and technology.Implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.Apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.Use technology to enhance productivity and professional practices including word processing, database, spreadsheet, telecommunications, print/graphic utilities, class attendance (Lighthouse), and IEP programs.Pay and Benefits in accordance to the collective bargaining agreement.
Position Type: Full‑time
Salary: $42,019 to $76,922 Per Year
Job Categories: Special Education >
Alternative Learning Environment
Program Overviews
RISE Program: Reaching Independence through Support and Education & Communication Development. Serves students ages 3‑21 with severe/profound cognitive disabilities, multiple disabilities, physical impairments, health impairments, and/or autism in a self‑contained educational setting. Emphasis on critical life skills, communication, socialization, daily living skills, leisure skills, motor development, community‑based instruction, health management, vocational training/instruction, behavior management, and assistive technology. Students have access to all related services as indicated on the IEP.
Communication Development (CD) Program: Serves students from Early Childhood (ages 3‑5) through Elementary grades (K‑8). Designed for children diagnosed or suspected with Autism Spectrum Disorder who exhibit severe communication deficits. Provides an intense language‑rich environment and multimodal learning approaches with visual…
