2026-2027 Special Education Teacher at Northbrook Junior High (1 Year Assignment)

Salary: Commensurate with experience
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible for full-time benefits for certified personnel
Work Year: 8/17/2026 - 5/28/2027
Days Off: 10 holidays plus winter break (10 days) and spring break (5 days)
Schedule: 8:15am - 3:45pm

Qualifications & Licensure
Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS1 K-12 or 6-8 endorsement required

Reports to:
Assistant Director of Student Services

Performance Responsibilities:

Demonstrate knowledge of best practice in the area of special education service delivery
Demonstrate the ability to work with students across a range of disabilities (i.e. Specific Learning Disability, Emotional Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Multiple Disabilities, etc.)
Provide individualized instruction that aligns with students' identified goals and objectives as outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) on a daily basis
Plan for and deliver instruction across educational settings (i.e. general and special education)
Support students in the generalization of skills across settings
Demonstrate the use of instructional strategies such as positive behavior interventions and supports, prompting hierachies, visual supports, and sensory integration
Demonstrate the ability to problem solve in the moment in the best interest of students
Take a lead role in the educational team (i.e. assistants, related service staff, etc.)
Serve as a Section 504 case manager as needed
Provide written feedback to parents and teams related to a student's progress toward their identified goals and objectives
Monitor student progress through the use of formal and informal assessments
Use a high degree of modeling, reinforcement, and visual supports to optimize learning and student engagement
Co-plan and co-teach with related service staff to address student goals and objectives

Terms of Employment:
10 Month Position; salary and benefits as determined annually by the D28 Board of Education

Application Procedure:
Please upload to your application all undergraduate (and graduate) transcripts and at least three letters of reference

District 28 Statement:
Northbrook District 28 is a four-school district with approximately 1,800 students. The community is committed to excellence in education, which is evidenced by the programs and opportunities available to our children. We are guided by the mission to Empower Every Learner.