Duties
The Educational Support Specialist / Resource Teacher collaborates directly with classroom teachers to interpret student benchmarking data and determine appropriate levels of support and intervention. Key responsibilities include:
Data-Driven Intervention: Analyzing benchmarking data to identify student needs and design targeted instructional strategies.
Instructional Accommodation & Modification: Adapting and modifying classwork to fit individual student learning profiles while maintaining high standards.
Direct Student Support: Pushing into classrooms to assist students during general instruction and pulling out small groups or individuals to deliver targeted academic intervention.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Elementary Education, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Licensure: Valid State Teaching License with an endorsement in Special Education (LBS1) or Learning Support preferred.
Compliance: Completion of the Child Protection Class (offered by the Diocese of Belleville) prior to employment.
Experience: Experience interpreting assessment data, implementing Response to Intervention (RTI) / MTSS frameworks, and working with diverse learning needs is strongly preferred.
Salary/Benefits
Salary Range: Pro-rated based on part-time schedule ($31,588 – $71,012.37 full-time scale).Scale Factors: Salary increases based on years of experience, advanced educational degrees, and earned credit hours.
Benefits: Options available per Diocese of Belleville part-time employee policies.
Additional Notes
SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Grade School (SPPCS), a vibrant Catholic elementary school committed to excellence in education and the spiritual growth of its students, is seeking a dedicated and energetic Educational Support Specialist / Resource Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. At SPPCS, we teach students to serve, lead, and love using Christ as our model. These core values apply to our educators just as much as our students. We are committed to the professional and spiritual development of every member of our staff. We believe that when teachers are empowered, students succeed.
? Faith-Filled Environment: Candidates should be highly motivated, creative, and enthusiastic to teach in an inviting, mission-driven atmosphere.
? Autonomy & Innovation: In honor of our belief that students should become leaders of their learning, educators are awarded professional autonomy.
? Supportive Coaching: We are committed to each teacher’s development through frequent, constructive coaching and collaborative team structures.
How to Apply
We invite you to join our mission-driven team. You can obtain an application by:
1. Visiting the School Office: 217 West 3rd Street, Waterloo, IL 62298.
2. Downloading Online: Visit sppcs.org/contact-us.
Please submit your completed application, resume, and cover letter to:
Lori Matzenbacher, Principal
?? Email: lmatzenbacher@sppswaterloo.com