Special Education Teacher (Long Term Sub)

About the role

This is a long term substitute position starting August 2026. The role performs functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual's goals contained within the individual education plan and/or other targeted interventions are met. Students are provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct students on District and state approved curriculum in classroom, in integrated or direct service approaches as appropriate based on student needs
• Modify and adapt lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student's needs and IEP goals
• Modify, adapt and/or conduct assessments to evaluate progress; implement standardized assessments as directed, modify and adapt tests, environment or equipment to meet individual student's needs
• Through team meetings and IEP conferences, review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth
• Meet regularly with teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems; work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met
• Actively participate on problem solving and intervention teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution to learning or behavioral problems
• Complete required documentation of student progress and data necessary for IEP reports, goals and evaluations
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress
• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment; act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally
• Assign work, instructions or lessons to teacher assistants; assess work, modify and provide regular feedback
• Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees; provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff
• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school objectives
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth; plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an LBSI endorsement

Pay

$317/Day

Schedule

Elementary School