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Special Education Resource Teacher

Job in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, 60303, USA
Listing for: Oak-Park-Elementary-School-District-97
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Openings as of 7/5/2026

We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.

Special Education Resource Teacher
  • Position Type:
    Elementary School Teaching/ Sp.Ed. – LD/ED
  • Date Posted: 7/1/2026
  • Location:

    Henry Wadsworth Longfellow School
Benefits
  • Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available
  • Leaves: paid sick and personal days provided
Portrait of a District 97 Leader
  • Champions the vision of the school district
  • Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
  • Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
  • Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
  • Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
  • Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
  • Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
  • Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
  • Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially and linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
  • Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
  • Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
  • Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations
About This Role

In the role of a Special Education Teacher, your commitment to evidence-based instructional strategies and program planning will be pivotal in fostering the comprehensive development of students with diverse needs. Proficient in adapting the general education curriculum to address student needs, you will create a balanced instructional program tailored to individual needs. Your expertise in assessment, progress monitoring, and adherence to Individual Education Programs (IEPs) will ensure accurate tracking of student development.

Effective communication and collaboration with parents, administrators, and fellow educators will be a cornerstone, as will your administrative responsibilities, including meticulous record-keeping and compliance with state and federal regulations. Responding to a wide range of inquiries from students' parents or guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress in support of the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12:
Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Responsibilities Instruction and Program Planning
  • Employ special educational strategies, including but not limited to scientific or evidence-based instruction, and techniques to improve the development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
  • Employ educational strategies and techniques to reinforce learning and meet the diverse needs of students.
  • Modify and/or accommodate the general education curriculum based on specific instructional techniques and technologies identified as best practices.
  • Plan and conduct activities that create a balanced program of instruction.
  • In-depth knowledge of child guidance principles and practices specific to children with special education needs.
  • Familiarity with classroom procedures and the ability to manage appropriate student conduct.
  • Understanding of problems and concerns commonly faced by students with special needs.
  • Proficient in research methods and adept at obtaining and providing instructional materials for special education services.
  • Coordinate integration of students with special needs into the general education environment.
Assessment and Progress Monitoring
  • Establish and follow each student's Individual Education Program (IEP) to promote educational, physical, social, and emotional development.
  • Prepare progress reports and report card grades as appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on child progress.
  • Observe, evaluate, collect, and analyze data of students' educational performance (academic, behavioral, communication).
  • Administer identified district and state-required assessments and utilize and interpret student performance data to adjust instruction.
Communication and Collaboration
  • Collaborate and confer with parents, administrators, general education teachers,…
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