(1.0 FTE) Special Education Teacher

About the role

Mission North Shore School District 112 seeks educators who inspire curiosity, foster innovation, and build a connected community through excellence in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Plans and practices consistently reflecting knowledge of content and instructional strategies specific to the discipline.
• Actively seeks knowledge of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs, demonstrating consideration for these factors.
• Establishes instructional objectives that align with high-level learning standards and cater to diverse learners.
• Utilizes available resources and technology to enhance teaching skills and student performance.
• Uses assessment results to tailor instruction and address individual student needs.
• Manages instructional groups effectively, ensuring minimal teacher support and smooth transitions.
• Maintains a safe classroom environment and efficiently handles materials and supplies.
• Establishes and enforces clear standards of conduct, providing fair and consistent responses to student misbehavior.
• Maintains high-quality interactions with students, fostering a caring and respectful atmosphere.
• Monitors student learning during instruction and provides timely, constructive feedback.
• Engages students in exploratory activities and appropriately adjusts lessons to accommodate individual needs.
• Ensures instructional materials and resources are relevant and engaging for students.
• Organizes lessons with a clear structure and appropriate pacing.
• Maintains accurate instructional and non-instructional records.
• Communicates regularly with families and participates in school and district activities.
• Collaborates with colleagues and engages in professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with proper endorsements (LBS1).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Appreciation for cultural diversity.
• Effective incorporation of instructional technology.

Benefits

The salary is based on the New Teacher Hire Grid (Collective Bargaining Agreement) for the 2026-2027 school year, along with excellent benefits including TRS Retirement Pension Service Credit, paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave, and other benefits.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon employment.

Pay

Details on the pay scale will be provided upon employment.

Benefits

Details on the benefits package will be provided upon employment.

Application Procedure

Apply online by completing the online application and uploading support materials.

Selection Procedure

The principal will review online applications and supporting materials, then call selected candidates for interviews. After initial interviews, candidates meet with the Executive Director of Personnel Services, who may recommend the candidate for hire by the Board of Education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The North Shore School District is committed to an inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.