High School Special Education Teacher Share: Print: Qualifications Hold an IL Professional Educator License (PEL) for the particular position as required by the State. Hold a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBSI) endorsement. Hold a teaching endorsement in one of the following areas; serious emotional disturbance, autism, mental retardation, orthopedic impairment, traumatic brain injury, and other health impairment. It is desirable that the teacher specializes in the teaching of reading and be qualified as a reading specialist by the State of Illinois. Must have excellent Oral and Written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators and the general public. Must be detail oriented. Salary/Benefits Salary per CEA Contract 24-27 found by clicking the previous link or at calhoun40.net; District Information; Board of Education; Contracts; CEA Contract 24-27 How to Apply Candidates are invited to apply by submitting the following information digitally to Lori Young, Superintendent, Calhoun CUSD #40, PO Box 387, Hardin, IL 62047, lyoung@calhoun40.net. • Formal letter of interest • Resume • Three letters of reference • Employment Application • Proof of Licensure in the State of Illinois as an educator (teachers, paraprofessionals) • Unofficial transcripts Email Address lyoung@calhoun40.net School District http://calhoun40.net ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 1/14/2026 Start Date 8/17/2026 Share: Print: Job Alerts Sign Up