Elementary Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (2027/2028 School Year)

NOTE: This posting has been opened for application intake for anyone interested in a position with School District U-46 for the 2027/2028 school year. We anticipate the review of applications to begin sometime near the end of January. If you are interested in a role for the current 2026/2027 school year, we encourage you to check out our open vacancies. Position / Title: Teacher Elementary Bargaining Unit: ETADepartment/Location: Elementary Schools Calendar Days: 184Reports To: Building Principal JD Revision Date: 03/10/2026Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary To implement the U-46 curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students. Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related subject from accredited university (Required).
• Appropriate Illinois teaching certificate (Required).
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS 2014).
• Knowledge of and ability to implement the RtI process and tiered instruction and interventions.
• Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary for hiring.• Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade (Preferred).
• Recent experience in the sought position (Preferred).

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 9-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.