Special Education Teacher

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 7/9/2025
• Location:
  
  Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, 5345 W. 99th St

Special Education Teacher (2 openings)

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS1 endorsement

The mission of School District 123 is “Learning Today for a Successful Tomorrow.” We believe each child has unlimited potential and deserves equal access to a challenging and comprehensive curriculum in a safe, secure, and appropriate environment.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required of this position. The Co-Teacher works alongside a general education teacher in an inclusive classroom.
• Demonstrate support for the Mission, Vision, and Goals of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123
• Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures
• Communicate and cooperate with colleagues, students, parents, and the community as needed to meet professional standards
• Maintain and improve professional competence
• Participate in meetings and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the contract and Board of Education
• Assess and address students’ strengths and learning needs
• Case management including: developing IEPs, monitoring student progress, communicating with parents and team members, assisting in the preparation of student schedules, implementing behavior intervention plans, and coordinating scheduled meeting times when necessary
• Plan and implement appropriate instruction using methods and materials which are most appropriate for meeting student goals and objectives
• Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide reports as required
• Create a classroom and school environment that is conducive to learning and is age appropriate
• Utilize technology to promote learning, creativity, collaboration
• Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
• Apply student learning theory, brain-based learning, and differentiated instruction
• Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job
• Additional responsibilities as appropriate for the position

• Hours/Day: (CBA – Art. II – Section 10.A)
• Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Building Principal or designee in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

The School Board of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.