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Special Education Teacher (Transition Program: Grades 3-5)

Duties

Description:  Full-time Special Education teacher for Highland Elementary School 3-5 Transition Special Education Program.

Job Summary:  Applicants must be willing to:

  • Learn, implement, and facilitate a structured skills delivery system for students' learning and behavior (ABA and PEAK)

  • Individualize lessons, plan lessons, and deliver instruction to students with a variety of academic and behavioral needs.

  • Work collaboratively with the district Behavior Consultant, Director of Special Services, Administration, and other Transition SpEd teachers, to design and implement a classroom instructional program.

  • Collect, organize, and use data to drive decision-making for academics.

  • Upload data on a regular basis to behavior consultant

  • Receive training and be prepared to use CPI restraint when necessary.

  • Attend SpEd Department meetings and other training that relate to improvement of IEPs, decision-making, skills instruction, and delivery.

  • Manage, supervise, and work collaboratively with paraprofessionals (program assistants and individual care aides).

  • Learn and use on-line IEP program software and other technology, including Excel.

  • Write IEPs according to state and district guidelines.

  • Hold IEP meetings, including Annual Reviews and IEP Reviews,

  • Work collaboratively with administration and related service staff in order to promote a positive school environment.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Must meet requirements for reimbursement as an LBS I Endorsed Teacher.

Salary/Benefits

Benefits Package for full-time employees - Health Insurance with Cigna, Vision Insurance with EyeMed, Dental with The Principal.

2026 Insurance Rate Sheet

HRA Summary Letter

Salary:
Based on HEA contract.

Additional Notes

 School Report Card Information: https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolId=410570050262008

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Highland Community School District. We are using an online application process for all of our employment opportunities. Please use the link below to complete your online application. https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact Shellie Donoho at (618) 654-2106 ext. 1002 or by email at sdonoho@highlandcusd5.org. We appreciate your interest and look forward to assisting you with the application process.

 

Job Posting Date

1/2/2026

Application Deadline

1/31/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026