About this role
TITLE OF VACANCY: Special Education Teacher - Middle School
LOCATION: Jefferson Middle School
CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days
REPORTS TO: Building Principal REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 middle school endorsement
• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing special education
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively work with administrators, teachers and parents
• Strong knowledge of secondary curriculum
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work collaboratively with all special education and general education staff
• Work under the direction of the building principal
• Provide instruction as determined by the students' IEPs
• Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students including behavior intervention plans
• Provide consultation, technical assistance and training to teachers and parents of students experiencing learning or behavioral problems
• Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support the school's efforts
• Take responsibility for implementation of IEPs for students on assigned caseload
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 180-day calendar
SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule