Pre-K STRIVE Teacher at ELC
Springfield School District 186
Early Learning Center - Springfield, Illinois This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186
Job Details
Job ID:
5874484
Application Deadline:
Aug 16, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 20, 2026
Job Description
TITLE OF VACANCY
Pre-K STRIVE Teacher
LOCATION
Early Learning Center
CONTRACT PERIOD
180 Days
REPORTS TO
Building Principal
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
Valid Illinois Professional Educators License and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement/approvals
Knowledge of current curriculum, instructional trends, and school improvement process
Strong organizational skills
Strong problem solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to informally and formally assess learning and behavioral needs of students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide a high quality, structured learning environment for Pre-K students with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities.
Plan and implement instruction in accordance with the approved Student Support Services Pre-K curriculum for instructional classrooms.
Establish and maintain records of student assessment procedures and progress monitoring.
Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning by establishing routines, a behavior management plan and social emotional support. Implement curricular and behavioral support to students as Individualized Education Programs specify.
Actively participate in staff development activities.
Contribute to school improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQUIP) initiatives. Attend district in-services and professional development opportunities in order to implement new strategies for curriculum and instructional improvement.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public. Other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
August 16, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
EFFECTIVE DATE:
First contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year District 186 180-day calendar
SALARY and
BENEFITS
In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26- 27 SEA Salary to view the SEA Salary Schedule
Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required