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High School Special Education Teacher

Duties

Job Summary:  Applicants must be willing to:

  • Provide instruction and resource support in core academics and study skills for students with IEPs.
  • Effectively manage the classroom in accordance with school and district policy.
  • Plan and individualize lessons, differentiate instruction, and deliver services to students with a variety of needs.
  • Manage a caseload and write IEPs according to state and Highland CUSD5 guidelines using on-line software.
  • Conduct IEP meetings, including annual reviews, IEP reviews, etc.
  • Complete quarterly progress reports on IEP goals.
  • Work collaboratively with general education and SpEd classroom teachers to deliver services and meet students' needs.
  • Collect, organize, and use data to drive decision-making for academics and behavior.
  • Work with related service personnel. Supervise and direct program assistants and individual care aides.
  • Engage in Professional Development opportunities and continue to support school improvement initiatives.
  • Communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
  • Communicate high expectations for teaching and learning.
  • Cooperate with teachers and related service personnel to support a collaborative school culture.
  • Participate in extracurricular/coaching opportunities as available, i.e., Cross Country, Track and Field, Tennis, and Baseball.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  Must hold an LBS I Professional Educator License

Salary/Benefits

Based on HEA contract. 

Additional Notes

 School Report Card Information: https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=410570050260001

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/onlineapp/default.aspx

Job Posting Date

12/9/2025

Application Deadline

1/30/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026