Adlai E. Stevenson High School (Lincolnshire, IL) is seeking a part-time (0.2 FTE) Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Description:
Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 is a five-time US Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and serves a large diverse community of professional and adolescent learners. Students are of diverse backgrounds and cultural heritages and bring as assets their diversity of thought, beliefs, goals, and needs to the learning environment. Stevenson is at the cradle of the Professional Learning Community movement and seeks student-centered, innovative, forward-thinking, reflective practitioners to help achieve the mission of Success for Every Student.

The part-time teacher will work with transition-aged students, staff, parents, and adult-service and community agencies to develop and implement an IEP, including transition goals and activities. Provide direct and consultative services to identified students with social language, social skills, and social-emotional needs.

Direct Services

Provide direct services for transition-aged students (18-22) in school and community settings.

Promote skills, confidence, and independence of the student through case management and interventions

Plan and implement direct, systematic, research-based instructional and behavioral practices in the classroom and the community

Utilize evidence-based practices to develop and deliver transition-aligned functional instruction (e.g., academic/adult literacy and math skills) that help students with disabilities successfully move from school to post-secondary school settings

Utilize evidence-based practices to develop and deliver functional, transition-related instruction (e.g., social skills training, vocational training, self-advocacy skills, disability awareness training, daily living skills, self-care, behavior regulation) that help students with disabilities successfully move from school to post-secondary school settings

Prepare students with disabilities for post-school education, employment, and independent living

Provide information to students regarding their roles/legal rights

Provide direct instruction in academic/adult literacy and math skills, interpersonal/social skills, self-determination/self-advocacy, emotional/behavioral regulation instruction, and transportation training in the classroom and community-based settings

Assist students with personal care needs required for daily living, such as physical support needs, hygiene/toileting (as needed), and safety

Consultation

Provide support, training, coaching, and evaluative feedback, along with skill development, to non-certified teaching staff. Help teaching assistants work to ensure best practice teaching strategies are carried out effectively in the community

Collaborate with colleagues and parents to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs

Collaborate with and facilitate linkages between families and community agencies for education, employment, and independent living, including recreational opportunities

Assist in developing school and community partnerships. Foster student connectedness to their home and surrounding communities

Multi-Disciplinary Teaming

Participate in meetings (e.g., individualized education program, transition, reevaluation) with students and their families

Participate in the development and implementation of individual educational plans for identified students

Maintain appropriate records

Participate in the problem-solving process related to students and instruction

Salary and Benefits:

Stevenson High School provides a comprehensive benefits plan at a prorated rate for part-time teachers including:
-Life Insurance
-Contribution to the Teacher's Retirement System (pension system)
-Contribution and match to the employee's individual 403b retirement plan
-Sick and personal leave time
-Professional Learning Opportunities
-Tuition Reimbursement
*part-time positions receive prorated benefits

For more information, please refer to the 2021-2026 Patriot Faculty Association Agreement (Tier I and Tier II PDF attachments)

Qualifications:
Qualified applicants must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator's License (PEL) with LBSI endorsement. Preference will be given to candidates who also hold an ESL endorsement.

Previous experience working with transition-aged (18-21) students or LBS-II transition specialist preferred. Experience working with students with intellectual disabilities and emotional disabilities. Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively

Application Procedure:
Online applications are required at www.d125.org. Interested applicants should complete all steps of the electronic application process and upload all requested materials.

Special Education Teacher (Part-Time)