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Springfield Public Schools.

SPED Life Skills at Southeast

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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What they do

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

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

SPED Life Skills at Southeast Springfield School District 186 Southeast High School - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Springfield School District 186

Job Details Job ID:

5912456

Application Deadline:

Sep 12, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY

SPED Life Skills

LOCATION

: Southeast High School

CONTRACT PERIOD

180 days

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 high school endorsement Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with administrator, teachers, students, parents and staff Strong organizational skills Strong problem-solving skills Ability to effectively teach students with various academic and behavior needs Ability to informally and formally assess learning and / or behavioral needs of students

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work under the direction of the building principal Provide instruction as determined in the students' IEPs Implementation of district's adopted special education curriculum Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students Implementation and assessment of students' IEP goals Implement progress monitoring and data collection as determined through IEP Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support the school's effort

APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM

EFFECTIVE DATE

ASAP 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 Categories:

Special Education > Life Skills Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Office of Human Resources 3063 Fiat Ave Springfield, Illinois 62703

Phone:

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