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Special Education Teacher: Life Skills Self-Contained (Grade 6-8)

Duties

Description:  Full-time Special Education teacher for Highland Middle School Self-Contained Instructional Life Skills Program, Grades 6 through 8.

Job Summary:  Applicants must be willing to:
 

  • Learn, implement, and facilitate a structured skills delivery system for students' learning and behavior (ABA-Applied Behavior Analysis Methods and PEAK)
  • Work collaboratively with the district Behavior Consultant, Special Ed Director, and Administration to design and implement a structured classroom instructional program including ABA and PEAK.
  • Collect, document, organize, upload, and report data.
  • Use data to drive decision-making for academics, behavior, and progress monitoring.
  • Individualize lessons and deliver instruction to students with a variety of adaptive, academic, and behavioral needs.
  • Participate in training and be prepared to use CPI when necessary.
  • Hold IEP meetings, including annual reviews and IEP reviews.
  • Manage, supervise, assist in training, and work collaboratively with paraprofessionals (program assistants).
  • Write IEPs according to district Special Education Manual and state guidelines.
  • Learn to use online IEP program software (embraceIEP) and other technology.
  • Work collaboratively with administration and related service staff in order to deliver service to students.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

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=410570050260001

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Highland Community School District. We use 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 email Liz Weder at lweder@highlandcusd5.org, Jamie Pence at jpence@highlandcusd5.org or Mandy Robbins at mrobbins@highlandcusd5.org . We appreciate your interest and look forward to assisting you with the application process.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

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

Email Address

jpence@highlandcusd5.org

Job Posting Date

3/25/2026

Application Deadline

4/15/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026