Special Education Self-Contained Teacher

Special Education Self-Contained Teacher

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services / Special Education Self-Contained
• Date Posted: 5/13/2026
• Date Available:
  
  26‑27 School Year

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree (Education) or related field. Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate Special Education endorsement(s).
• Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).

Salary range and benefits can be found in our Collective Bargaining Agreement - LINK

Under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum, the Subject/Grade Level Educator will plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students.

• Supervises students in a variety of school related settings.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Plans, organizes and provides instruction based on Common Core State Standards.
• Administers informal and formal assessments.
• Incorporates district initiatives within instruction (adopted programs/policies).
• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Provides written feedback to students.
• Maintains accurate, efficient, and effective records for instructional and non‑instructional purposes.
• Manages classroom organization.

• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
• Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Participates in district-wide and building committees related to educational and employment matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• The educator plans and demonstrates practices that reflect knowledge of the content, prerequisite relationships between concepts, and the instructional practices specific to that discipline.
• The educator seeks knowledge of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs, and attains this knowledge for his/her students.
• The educator develops instructional outcomes that are of appropriate rigor and are suitable for his/her students, but consist of a combination of activities and goals, which permit viable methods of assessment.
• The educator is aware of the resources available through the school or district to enhance his/her own knowledge, to use in teaching, or for students who need them.
• The educator coordinates knowledge of content, of students, and of resources to design a series of learning experiences aligned to instructional outcomes, address the Common Core Standards and are suitable for his/her students.
• The educator's plan for student assessment is aligned with the instructional outcomes, Common Core Standards, uses clear criteria, and is appropriate to the needs of students.
• The educator's interactions with his/her students are friendly and demonstrate general caring and respect.
• The educator will develop a classroom culture that is characterized by commitment to learning by educator and student.
• The educator's management of instructional groups and/or the handling of materials and supplies are consistent, ensuring students follow established classroom routines.
• The educator monitors student behavior and responds to misbehavior consistently, appropriately and respectfully.
• The educator ensures the classroom is safe and learning is accessible to all students.
• The educator clearly communicates the instructional purpose of the lesson; directions and procedures are explained clearly.
• The educator's questions/prompts are of high quality, related to the lesson objectives and invite thoughtful responses from all…