Duties
Description: Full-time Special Education teacher for Highland Elementary Cross-Categorical Special Education Program.
Job Summary: Applicants must be willing to:
- Provide instruction and resource support in core academics and for students with IEPs.
- Plan and individualize lessons, differentiate instruction, and deliver services to students with a variety of needs.
- Manage a caseload and write IEPs according to state and Highland CUSD5 guidelines, using online software.
- Conduct IEP meetings, including annual reviews, IEP reviews, etc.
- Complete quarterly progress reports on IEP goals.
- Work collaboratively with general education and fellow special education classroom teachers to deliver services and meet students' needs.
- Collect, organize, and use data to drive decision-making for academics and behavior.
- Collaborate with Related Service personnel. Supervise and direct program assistants and individual care aides.
- Engage in Professional Development opportunities
- Cooperate with teachers and related service personnel to support school improvement initiatives and a collaborative school culture.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Must meet requirements for reimbursement as an LBS I Endorsed Teacher.
Salary/Benefits
Salary: Based on HEA contract.
Benefits Package for full-time employees - Health Insurance with Cigna, Vision Insurance with EyeMed, Dental with The Principal.
2026 Insurance Rate Sheet
HRA Summary Letter
How to Apply
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=1182- please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendations, transcripts, and Illinois Teacher license information with your online application.