Duties
Description: Full-time Special Education teacher for Highland Middle School Cross-Categorical Special Education Program.
Job Summary: Applicants must be willing to:
- Provide instruction/resource support for students with IEPs.
- Manage a caseload and write IEPs for students according to district guidelines.
- Conduct IEP meetings for annual reviews and IEP reviews.
- Complete quarterly progress reports on IEP goals.
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers.
- Use online IEP program software.
- Collect, organize, and use data to drive decision-making for academics and behavior.
- Individualize lessons, plan lessons, and deliver instruction to students with a variety of needs.
- Contribute to and support school improvement initiatives.
- Cooperate with teachers and related service personnel to support a collaborative school culture.
- Manage, supervise, and work collaboratively with paraprofessionals.
- 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/default.aspx- please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendations, transcripts, and Illinois Teacher license information with your online application.