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Long-Term Substitute - Special Education Instructor, K-8

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Create and maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment through rigorous, differentiated, and individualized instruction that meets the diverse needs of students in grades K–8.

  • Provide student-centered instruction and implement appropriate accommodations, modifications, and instructional strategies to support student success.

  • Collaborate with general education teachers to provide co-teaching support and deliver targeted reading and math interventions.

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, related service providers, and administration to support student growth and ensure IEP goals and objectives are addressed.

  • Monitor student progress and utilize assessment data and ongoing observations to inform instruction, guide interventions, and support IEP development and implementation.

  • Implement and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including accommodations, modifications, and specialized instructional services.

  • Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date special education records and documentation in accordance with district procedures and state and federal regulations.

  • Communicate regularly and professionally with staff and families regarding student progress, needs, and instructional supports.

Qualifications

  • Must be licensed to substitute teach in Illinois.
  • Experience in elementary education preferred.

Salary/Benefits

  • First 10 consecutive days paid at regular substitute teaching pay.
  • After 10 consecutive days, per the Waltham CCSD #185 Collective Bargaining Agreement.  

How to Apply

Please send letter of interest and resume to Mrs. Melanie Lukacsy, Principal:  mlukacsy@wesd185.org

Job Posting Date

11/9/2026

Start Date

N/A

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