Supervisor: Principal / Director & Assistant Director of Special Education
Salary: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement, 2024-2028 Contract Extension (with salary schedule) & Benefits
Work Year: 2026-2027; first day of school - August 17, 2026

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Principal and Director of Special Education, plan for and implement special education services for students who have been found eligible.

Qualifications / Experience

ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement, required
Additional endorsements, preferred
Experience providing modifications to increase student access to grade-level curriculum
Expertise in a variety of intervention tools and specially designed instruction methods
An interest and/or experience working with students with varying levels/types of disabilities.
Expertise in conducting educational assessments, including CBMs, FBAs, and BIPs, determining eligibility for services, and developing individualized education plans.
The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement in the least restrictive environment.
A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities.
A strong commitment to professional excellence and equal access for all students to the greatest extent possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain a positive learning environment
Hold high academic expectations
Create a student-centered classroom while building rapport with students, parents and staff.
Assist in creating an exemplar learning community where everyone seeks and implements strategies for improving student achievement and growth.
Works collaboratively in professional learning communities to achieve goals with a common purpose focused on student learning.
Builds trust and confidence with students
Instructs individuals and groups based on IEP goals
Monitors student progress in and outside resource room
Modifies curriculum if needed
Maintains contact with parents of students to report progress towards IEP goals

Prepares educational records and IEP forms

Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://www.applitrack.com/orland135/onlineapp/default.aspx

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

SPECIAL EDUCATION - RESOURCE TEACHER K-8