CARES Emotional Disturbance; ED Teacher Control Code

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The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full‑time Emotional Disturbance (ED) teaching position for the 2026‑2027 school year.

The teacher is responsible for planning and delivering instructional lessons that meet the needs of learners with moderate to severe behavior and emotional disabilities, creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, and employing effective instructional techniques. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies and requirements.

• Design high‑content, engaging work for students.
• Plan and instruct students on District and State Standards‑aligned curriculum, using integrated or direct service approaches as appropriate based on individual student needs.
• Accommodate, modify and adapt lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student needs and IEP goals.
• Support in the facilitation of IEP meetings as well as development of IEPs.
• Establish a safe, positive classroom environment that is appropriate to students' developmental levels and interests.
• Plan collaboratively with staff to develop specially designed instruction, utilizing different co‑teaching models for delivery as appropriate to student needs.
• Modify, adapt and conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Administer standardized and informal assessments as directed; modify and adapt tests, environment or equipment to meet individual student needs.
• Monitor and review student progress via assessment data, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Set and communicate clear expectations for classroom behavior and school environment by applying positive reinforcement and/or behavior modification techniques as needed; assist in the development and implementation of student behavior intervention plans.
• Communicate verbally and in writing regularly with parents, other educators and students on progress.
• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other teachers, paraprofessionals and specialists to discuss individual student modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or areas of concern.
• Attend and actively participate in building and District teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution of academic or behavior concerns.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum, school and District goals and objectives.
• Enforce and support District and School policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities to maintain professional growth; plan and implement best practices and strategies.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) with a Special Education endorsement.
• Expertise in behavior management strategies, aggression replacement techniques, and CPI.
• Ability to write and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Medical, vision and dental coverage through BCBSIL.
• FSA and dependent daycare accounts.
• Life, AD&D and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Salary advancement opportunities.
• TRS contribution included in base salary.
• 403(b) savings plan.

Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule. The District offers excellent fringe benefits such as health, dental and life insurance.