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Special Education Teacher

Duties

Are you looking for a teaching position in a diverse and inclusive district? Would you like to work with a phenomenal group of 2nd and 3rd grade students in one of our elementary schools? Then our Special Education Instructional teacher position may be right for you!

To be a successful teacher in Flossmoor 161, you will implement the instructional and behavioral components of the individualized education program for the students in your class, establish great rapport with students, motivate students to develop skills and knowledge needed to achieve success at each student's ability, and establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

District 161's instructional programs work on a team with other special education teachers as well as administrators, a social worker, a speech language pathologist, and district psychologist to provide amazing learning experiences for our students!

To be qualified for the position, you will need a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Education and you must have taught Special Education Instructional – K-5 in the last ten (10) years or have taken coursework, seminars or workshops relevant to Special Education Instructional – K-5 education in the last two (2) years. 




Qualifications

Additionally, a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS 1) endorsement is required.

Salary/Benefits

Certified staff salary schedule
*$7,000 annual stipend in addition to salary*

Additional Notes

Email Director of HR with any questions: Haley Marti - hmarti@sd161.org 

How to Apply

Apply Online: https://www.applitrack.com/sd161/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administrative+Support

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/sd161/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administrative+Support

Email Address

hmarti@sd161.org

Job Posting Date

1/20/2026

Application Deadline

3/2/2026

Start Date

8/17/2026