Special Education Teacher​/LBS - HS

Overview

Special Education Teacher/LBS I – High School

Location:

Plainfield East High School

Date Available:

August 2026

Salary placement shall be made by the Board or the Board designee and is commensurate with education and experience pursuant to the APT Negotiated Agreement. Previous experience credit granted for up to a maximum of eight (8) years of verified relevant experience.

• Chair IEP meetings and manage caseload.
• Plan and instruct students on District and Illinois State Standards aligned curriculum.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Enter student grade information into appropriate computer databases in a timely manner.
• Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations.
• Conduct and interpret formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Meet regularly with teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists to discuss individual students modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual students needs are met by enriching or modifying lessons, curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
• Set clear expectations for class and manage the classroom and school environment, applying positive behavior supports and interventions as needed. Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as a role model by encouraging appropriate behaviors that lead to social, emotional and physical development.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses, conferences or extra-curricular activities.
• Willing to coach a sport or sponsor activities outside the regularly scheduled work day.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Please refer to the attached job description.

• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement(s) for position and registered in Will County/Region 56
• Certificate of good health signed by a licensed medical provider

• Complete the online application and upload the following required documents:
  • Letter of Introduction
  • Resume
  • Current Transcripts
  • Three (3) signed letters of reference
  • Current ISBE license with endorsements and approvals

• Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator or designee.