Special Education Teacher - ED (Grades K-2) location TBD

Special Education Teacher•ED (Grades K-2) location TBD Springfield School District 186 Student Support Services•Springfield, Illinois This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186 Job Details

Job ID:

5716589

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 20, 2026 Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY

Special Education Teacher•ED (Grades K-2)

LOCATION

TBD

CONTRACT PERIOD:

180 Days

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 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

EFFECTIVE DATE

First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 180-day calendar SALARY and

BENEFITS

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

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required