Long Term Substitute -

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher JobID:

7688

Position Type:

Substitute/Special Education Date Posted:

9/8/2026

Location:

Barrington Early Learning Center Date Available:

01/06/2027

Closing Date:

When Filled

BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010 JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

EARLY

CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Professional Educator License (PEL) with Early Childhood endorsement AND Early Childhood Special Education approval ESL endorsement preferred Current knowledge of special education laws, rules, and regulations, as well as District policies and procedures. The ability to apply these to help ensure District compliance Exceptional ability to collaborate with students, parents, and other professionals

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Student Services, the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, and functions as an IEP Case Manager to assigned students.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal & Director of Student Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides research-based, specialized early childhood instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP. Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques. Employs various teaching techniques, methods, and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals. Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals. Adheres to procedural requirements, including due process timelines. Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP. Serves as the primary contact for the parent. Schedules team meetings to collaborate and consult with educational professionals regarding the needs of students. Participates in special education evaluations to include Early Childhood Outcomes (ECO) and reevaluations for all students on their caseload. Provides an appropriate climate to establish and positively reinforce acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills in the classroom, school premises, or during school activities (ISBE PFA manual, 2022). In cooperation with other staff, carries out routine duties such as toileting, hand washing, cleanup, and supervision of students at all times, including outdoor play (ISBE PFA manual, 2022) Provides instructional direction to paraprofessional support staff: assigns activities, provides guidance, and instructional oversight. Communicates regularly with parents by means of email, phone calls, online correspondence, parent meetings, newsletters, home visits, or individual parent conferences (ISBE PFA manual, 2022). Provides professional expertise and assistance to individuals, other district staff, and the community concerning areas of instructional expertise/knowledge. Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, district, and departmental meetings. Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional, and educational technologies.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

(Completed by Office of Human Resources) Approx. Dates of Leave January 6, 2027 - April 16, 2027 Benefits Not Eligible For Rate of Pay $220 - $250 per day