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Springfield Public Schools.

Cross Cat Teacher (Grades 2-3) Location TBD

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Springfield, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.

$67,513 / year median in Illinois

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Job Description

Cross Cat Teacher (Grades 2-3) Location TBD Springfield School District 186 District - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186

Job Details Job ID:

5912387

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY

Cross Cat Teacher (Grades 2-3)

LOCATION

TBD

CONTRACT PERIOD

180 Days

REPORTS TO

: Building Principal

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 elementary endorsement Successful teaching or student teaching experience Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with general education teachers, students, parents and staff Strong knowledge base of secondary curriculum Strong organizational skills Strong problem-solving skills Strong knowledge of intervention strategies and progress monitoring experience Ability to model teaching strategies to meet the needs of students' various learning styles Ability to informally assess learning and/or behavioral needs of students & address those needs using documented data

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Work collaboratively with all special education and general education staff Work under the direction of the building principal Provide instruction as determined by the students' IEPs Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students including behavior intervention plans Provide consultation, technical assistance and training to teachers and parents of students experiencing learning or behavioral problems Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support the school's efforts Take responsibility for implementation of IEPs for students on assigned caseload Other duties as assigned

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Until Filled

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASAP SALARY and

BENEFITS

In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the

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Classroom Teacher > Elementary Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Office of Human Resources 3063 Fiat Ave Springfield, Illinois 62703

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