Bensenville School District 2 is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Elementary Academic Life Skills (ALS) Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide specialized instruction and support to students with significant disabilities while fostering academic, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, and functional life skills growth within an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Description:

The Elementary Academic Life Skills (ALS) Teacher will provide specialized instruction and support services to students with disabilities in accordance with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The teacher will develop and implement individualized learning experiences that support students' academic, communication, social-emotional, behavioral, and functional life skills development. The teacher will collaborate closely with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and families to ensure student success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement individualized instruction aligned to students’ IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications.
Provide direct instruction in foundational reading, writing, mathematics, communication, social-emotional, and functional life skills.
Create and maintain a structured, positive, and supportive classroom environment that promotes student engagement and independence.
Monitor student progress and use data to inform instruction and interventions.
Manage and maintain compliance with all special education documentation, progress monitoring, and timelines.
Collaborate with general education teachers and support staff to promote inclusion and access to grade-level learning opportunities when appropriate.
Work collaboratively with related service providers, including Speech-Language Pathologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and other specialists.
Supervise, train, and collaborate with paraprofessional staff assigned to the classroom.
Participate in IEP meetings and communicate effectively with families regarding student progress and programming.
Support students’ academic, behavioral, social, emotional, communication, and functional needs.
Participate in professional development, team meetings, and district initiatives.
Perform additional duties as assigned by administration.

Qualifications:

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement required.
Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field.
Experience working with students with significant disabilities preferred, but not required.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, staff, and families.
Ability to effectively lead and support paraprofessional staff.
Commitment to data-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
Experience working with diverse learning and behavioral needs preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) preferred, but not required.

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on education and experience in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
TRS Pension.
Summers off; holidays, winter break, and spring break off.
Sick and personal leave benefits.
Insurance eligibility (health, dental, vision, long-term disability).
Board-paid life insurance.

Physical Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff.
Ability to follow and carry out written and verbal instructions.
Work involves walking, standing, hearing, and using hands to operate classroom materials and technology.
Ability to reach, bend, and move throughout the classroom and school environment.
Ability to assist students with mobility, positioning, and daily classroom activities as needed.
Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are based on the negotiated teacher contract for the 2026–2027 school year.
2026-2027 Teacher Salary and Benefits