Duties

Position may qualify for a $3,500 hiring incentive! For additional information, please inquire through Human Resources.

VACANCY:  The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Autism teaching position for the 2025-2026 school year.
 
JOB SUMMARY:  The Autism teacher is responsible for planning and delivering instructional lessons that meet the needs of autistic students, creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; and employing effective instructional techniques. Additional duties as may from time to time be assigned in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies and requirements.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois (PEL) Professional Education License Teaching
• Current endorsement LBS1 Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with autistic learners
• Satisfactory special education teaching experience
• Expertise in Behavior Management strategies
• Ability to write and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s)
• Excellent communication skills with students, teachers and parents
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Design high-content, engaging work for students.
• Plan and instruct students on District and State Standards aligned curriculum, using integrated or direct service approaches as appropriate based on individual student needs.
• Accommodate, modify and adapt lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student needs and IEP Goals.
• Support in the facilitation of IEP meeting as well as development of the IEP. 
• Establish a safe, positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of their students.  
• Plan collaboratively with staff to develop specially designed instruction, utilizing different co-teaching models for delivery as appropriate to student needs.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of their students.
• Modify, adapt and conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress.  Administer standardized and informal assessments as directed, modify and adapt tests, environment or equipment to meet individual student needs.  
• Monitor and review student progress via assessment data, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.  
• Set and communicate clear expectations for classroom behavior and school environment by applying positive reinforcement and/or behavior modification techniques as needed.  Assist in the development and implementation of student behavior intervention plans.  
• Communicate verbally and in writing regularly with parents, other educators and students on progress.
• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other Teachers, Parapros and specialists to discuss individual student’s modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or areas of concern.  
• Attend and actively participate in building and District Teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution of academic or behavior concerns.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implemention curriculum, school and District goals and objectives.
• Enforce and support District and School policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth.  Plan and implement best practices and strategies. 
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day. 
• Other duties as assigned

Salary/Benefits

PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE:
 
Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule.
 
Benefits:

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and Dependent Daycare accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Salary Advancement
• TRS contribution included in base salary
• 403B

How to Apply

Applicants should apply on line at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with a resume and three (3) current letters of recommendation, dated within the last twelve (12) months.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/d365/onlineapp/default.aspx

School District

https://www.vvsd.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/d365/onlineapp/default.aspx

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card