Duties

1. Work under the direction of the building principal
2. Provide instruction as determined in the students’ IEPs
3. Implementation of district’s adopted special education curriculum
4. Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students
5. Implementation and assessment of students’ IEP goals
6. Implement progress monitoring and data collection as determined through IEP
7. Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support the school’s effort

Qualifications

1. Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 high school endorsement
2. Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with administrator, teachers, students, parents and staff
3. Strong organizational skills
4. Strong problem-solving skills
5. Ability to effectively teach students with various academic and behavior needs
6. Ability to informally and formally assess learning and / or behavioral needs of students

Salary/Benefits

SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; 

Go to the 25-26 SEA Salary to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Additional Notes

SIGN ON BONUS:  For the 2025-2026 school year a sign on bonus will be provided to new hires.

The first installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the successful candidate’s start date (sign on bonus will be prorated).             

The second installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid on the first paycheck in June 2026, following the successful candidate’s first year (sign on bonus will be prorated). 

If the employee does not complete 4 years, they will be responsible for repayment of the prorated amount ($1,000.00 per year).      

For the 2025-2026 school year, all teachers in the following positions will receive a stipend in the amount of $2,500.00 (stipend will be prorated).

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY: go to https://www.sps186.org/page/human-resources and click on “Click here to view job postings and apply” follow online instructions OR

Refer application and resume to: 

Jennifer Russell

Executive Director of Human Resources

Springfield Public Schools District 186

3063 Fiat Avenue

Springfield, IL 62703

217-525-3006

Email Address

tfitzgerald@sps186.org

School District

https://www.sps186.org

Position Website

https://www.sps186.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card