Supervisor: Principal / Director & Assistant Director of Special Education
Salary: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement, 2024-2028 Contract Extension (with salary schedule) & Benefits
Work Year: 2026-2027; first day of school - August 17, 2026
Summary: Under the general supervision of the Principal and Director of Special Education, plan for and implement special education services for students who have been found eligible.
Qualifications / Experience
- ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement, required
- Additional endorsements, preferred
- Experience providing modifications to increase student access to grade-level curriculum
- Expertise in a variety of intervention tools and specially designed instruction methods
- An interest and/or experience working with students with varying levels/types of disabilities.
- Expertise in conducting educational assessments, including CBMs, FBAs, and BIPs, determining eligibility for services, and developing individualized education plans.
- The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement in the least restrictive environment.
- A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities.
- A strong commitment to professional excellence and equal access for all students to the greatest extent possible.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain a positive learning environment
- Hold high academic expectations
- Create a student-centered classroom while building rapport with students, parents and staff.
- Assist in creating an exemplar learning community where everyone seeks and implements strategies for improving student achievement and growth.
- Works collaboratively in professional learning communities to achieve goals with a common purpose focused on student learning.
- Builds trust and confidence with students
- Instructs individuals and groups based on IEP goals
- Monitors student progress in and outside resource room
- Modifies curriculum if needed
- Maintains contact with parents of students to report progress towards IEP goals
Prepares educational records and IEP forms
Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://www.applitrack.com/orland135/onlineapp/default.aspx
We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.