Special Education Teacher - Non-Public Proportionate Share Services

District 207 is seeking applicants for a Special Education Teacher for the  school year only to provide equitable services to parentally placed non-public school students with disabilities who attend private schools located within the district's resident boundaries. The District 207 employee will provide services as a member of the 207 Education Association at the local non-public parochial school(s) located within the district's resident boundary.

Current staff members and outside applicants interested in this position should submit an online application.

The successful candidate will be an experienced individual who possesses a combination of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS I endorsement
• Proven experience in special education or a related field
• Independent working skills in various settings
• Experience with online learning platforms
• Knowledge of interventions for social-emotional and executive functioning needs
• Experience in creating IEPs and ISPs and using academic data
• General knowledge of special education regulations, policies, and procedures
• Strong collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to inclusive education

The successful candidate will be an experienced individual who can perform a combination of the following:

• Develop and maintain Individual Services Plans (ISPs) based on district supports agreed upon at the Timely Meaningful Consultation
• Collaborate with the District LEA and Director of Special Education on the implementation of processes and procedures for students accessing services through proportionate share
• Creating and sustaining a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Collaboratively creating, implementing, and assessing individualized lesson plans for various subject areas
• Differentiating a general education curriculum to meet individual needs
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues
• Staying current with educational applications of technology for instruction and integrating within the classroom
• Maintain positive leadership and role modeling for staff and students
• Initiate and/or participate in problem-solving

• Salary, benefits, and the work year are established in accordance with the current District 207 Collective Bargaining Agreement and Board of Education policies.
• This is a one year position for the  school year only.

A complete application should include:

• PEL - LBS1 Endorsement Required
• An online application on our website:
• Unofficial Copies of college/university papers or credentials