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Special Education Teacher - Jr. High/Middle School

Duties

Working with a variety of students in a resource or self-contained setting. Depending on the candidate's experience and caseload numbers for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

  • Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with correct special education certification;
  • Ability to tailor lessons to accommodate diverse learning needs and abilities, ensuring all students have opportunities to learn;
  • Foundational knowledge of Google Classroom applications and the ability to incorporate technology as a means of enhancing instruction. ;
  • Individual must be flexible, creative and student centered;Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed;Able to work with a diverse student population and establish open and regular communication with parents and guardians.
  •  Willing to advocate for students on caseload
  • Implement a variety of strategies and accommodations
  • Organized, prompt, detailed
  • Experience writing strong IEPs 

Salary/Benefits

 

Additional Notes

Working Conditions:
  • 180 days per year - August through May/June

WORK ENVIRONMENT


Mental Demands: frequently changes priorities quickly; ability to manage stress with multiple
interruptions and distractions; analyzing; organizing; evaluating; planning; ability to redefine and
clarify instructions; frequent presenting

Physical Demands: ability to operate standard office equipment, keyboards, and
subject-specific equipment; combination of sedentary and non-sedentary duties; manual
dexterity including fine manipulation for writing and typing; prolonged periods sitting at a desk
and working on a computer or standing to teach; close visual acuity; frequent walking;
occasional bending, bending, stooping, and standing; occasionally lifting and carrying 5-15
pounds; ability to read and write; ability to speak and understand the English language

Environmental Conditions: primarily indoor work in an educational setting; minimal exposure
to weather conditions; working primarily independently; occasional field trips; occasional evening events

 

 

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Interested parties should send a letter of interest, resume, and credentials including references and letters of recommendation to: Mr. Kelly Bohnenstiehl, Superintendent kbohnenstiehl@signalhill181.org

Job Posting Date

3/24/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026