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Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/LOP Teacher

Date Posted:
5/28/2026

Location:
Elementary North

Date Available:
08/17/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Qualifications:
Letters of application, recommendations and/or references, ability to work as a team member and previous experience with elementary and middle school age children is preferred. Applicants must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Learning Disabilities/Behavioral Disorders-LBSI endorsement. CPI Training preferred. Past experience working with students with behavioral needs and/or students who present on the Autism Spectrum. Spanish preferred but not required.

Salary:
As per current teacher salary schedule

Benefits:
Licensed staff benefits summary

Application Procedure:
Online application process

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Position

Reports to:

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

POSITION SUMMARY & OBJECTIVES:
Teachers are required to provide curriculum-based, best practice, and engaging educational instruction to students that is consistent with the State of Illinois Board of Education and State Standards. Differentiation in lesson planning as well as lesson presentation is required to best meet the needs of students. Teachers are expected to demonstrate flexibility in meeting the needs of both students and the agency.

Summative and Formative assessment should be included in all lesson planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Teach classes and/or periods as assigned by the Principal.
• Expected to maintain effective classroom management; and conduct regular assessments of student s achievement.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss student s progress.
• Participate in student staffing to determine their educational needs and assist in the development of modified education plans to address each student s individual needs.
• The preparation of seating charts and weekly lesson plans to be readily accessible for substitute teachers.
• Participate in curriculum development activities as assigned.
• Participate in in-service sessions as scheduled by the Administration.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students and staff in a culturally diverse environment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement in all aspects of the position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor s degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in an elementary or secondary school.
• A current Illinois State Teaching Certificate
• Must have valid Illinois driver s license with no suspensions in effect within the previous three (3) years of hire.
• No history of child abuse or neglect.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options, Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Classroom Environment. Teachers work the traditional 10-month Academic School Year, usually from mid-August through June. Low to Moderate Noise levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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