Special Education Teacher | Acres Elementary

Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher at our Pleasant Acres Elementary School beginning with the 2026/27 school year. Minimum Starting Salary $56,250.00 Maximum Starting Salary $

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum, the Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.

General

Qualifications:

Possess a Bachelor's Degree (Special Education) or related field. Illinois Teaching Certificate. Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction. Strong communication skills (written and oral).

Specific Duties Include, but not limited to the following:

• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives.
• Functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.
• Must have working knowledge of state and federal Special Education Law.
• Understands and complies with the policies, rules, and regulations regarding the education of students receiving Special Education Services.
• Act as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conductive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of each student to ensure success.
• Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Design individual and small group instruction.
• Articulate curriculum between and among grade levels.
• Maintain appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Manage classroom organization
• Supervise students in a variety of school related settings.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community.
• Incorporate Common Core State Standards inter instruction.
• Communicate regularly and assist the classroom teachers in curriculum/instructional modifications needs.
• Coordinate instructions with other teachers of the school.
• Administer diagnostic assessment for academic progress and planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Work cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Participate in the RtI process.
• Knowledge of Special Education research, trends, and best practices.
• Engage learners in differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing multiple instructional activities simultaneously.
• Monitor the pacing of instruction and budget class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing to closure instructional experiences
• Performs duties as assigned.