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Self Contained Special Education Teacher (1.0 FTE) - 26/27 SY JobID: 11935 Position Type: Special Education Teaching/Elementary School Level Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: Neubert Elementary School Date Available: August 2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide 2026-2027 School Year Full Time (1.0 FTE) Description: Full-time Self Contained Special Education Teacher to educate students with a wide variety of disabilities in all academic areas as well as fulfilling case management duties. Duties and Responsibilities: Pick up district issued computer in August 2026 Attend Induction Academy I for teachers new to D300 in August 2026 Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated. Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the District. Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal. Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior and report to the appropriate administrator information about individual student compliance with school and district behavioral expectations, and state and federal laws. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. Strive to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives. Reading training/background preferred with a strong knowledge of Response to Intervention and Common Core State Standards. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. Evaluate student progress on a regular basis. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy. Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Attend and participate in meetings involving the faculty and other participants that are of reasonable length and address a relevant educational topic as a legitimate function and obligation of professional educators. Collaborate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods. Collaborate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials. Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others. Provide for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher education. Develop, implement and monitor student IEP needs in compliance with state and federal law and district procedures. Strive to implement assistive technology in instruction and meet individual student needs Qualifications: Illinois licensure with LBSI endorsement(s) required. Application Procedures: Apply online. Selection Process: Applicants will be reviewed by building's hiring supervisor. Attachment(s):Lead Salary Schedule 26.27 SY.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/15/2026
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$128,000 – $173,000/yr
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Communication
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