Position Type: Special Education Teacher (Comprehensive Needs) Long Term Substitute through the end of the 2026-2027 School Year

Job Responsibilities: The Comprehensive Needs Special Education Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for students with comprehensive needs (students who require intensive, individualized support across academic, behavioral, and daily‑living domains) in self‑contained and inclusive environments across grades JK–8. The position requires close collaboration with general educators, related‑service personnel, instructional assistants, administrators, and parents to ensure student access to the general curriculum and attainment of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.

Essential Job Functions:

Instruction & Curriculum

Plan and implement direct instruction aligned to each student’s IEP.
Differentiate, modify, and adapt general‑education materials.
Integrate augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), visual supports, and other assistive technology.
Provide instruction in functional academics, daily living, and vocational skills
Foster inclusive social opportunities

IEP & Assessment

Develop, maintain, and update IEPs in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Collect, analyze, and report student performance data; adjust instruction based on data.
Administer or coordinate alternate assessments and progress monitoring.

Collaboration & Supervision

Create daily student and staff schedules.
Supervise and provide feedback to instructional assistants.
Coordinate with general‑education teachers to plan inclusive and specially designed instruction
Lead and document team meetings; facilitate problem‑solving and staff training.

Behavior & Health Supports

Design and implement behavior‑support plans and classroom management systems.
Implement individualized health, feeding, and toileting protocols.
Model behavior management and health protocols for support staff.

Family & Stakeholder Communication

Maintain regular, individualized communication with parents/guardians.
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication with students, staff, and community members.

Other Duties

Perform additional duties relevant to the scope of the position as assigned by the administration.

Qualifications:

Illinois PEL Licensure with LBS 1 Endorsement
Trained in Crisis Prevention and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Salary/Benefits: Commensurate with the current agreement between the District and the Kenilworth Educators Association