Long-term Substitute - Special Education Teacher, Gr 7

Position: Long-term Substitute - Special Education Teacher, Gr 7,8
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
2/12/2026

Location:
Roosevelt Middle School

Date Available:
03/26/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
River Forest Public School District 90
Position: Long-Term Substitute, Special Education - 7th & 8th

Location:

Roosevelt Middle School

Starting Date:
March 26, 2026 through May 15, 2026

Salary: $170 for the first 10 days, $271 starting the 11th day

Qualifications:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License w/Learning Behavior Specialist I Endorsement
A Master's Degree is preferred
Successful classroom teaching experience in a Middle School preferred.

Job Duties: The teacher will be responsible for instructing students with a range of disabilities in a self contained learning environment at the middle school level. The teacher will be part of a special education team who collaborates with related service providers and general education teachers. He/she will be responsible for diagnostic assessment of learning environments, educational performance, and learning styles.

The teacher should be able to modify and adapt the general education curriculum and use alternative curricula and resources as needed. As the case-manager for students, the teacher will collaborate with the team in support of students' academic, social, emotional and functional goals, and also maintain strong communication and collaboration with parents and family. The teacher will also oversee instructional assistants and plan for their support of students in general education and special education classrooms.

As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of the River Forest Public Schools, District 90, to not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment. District 90 values a talented and diverse workforce, and will attempt to recruit and hire minority employees.

NOTE: Please do not send hard copies of supporting documentation, i.e. cover letters, resumes, licensure, etc. to River Forest Schools District 90; instead, upload these materials onto the online job application system for proper processing.

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