EL - Special Education Teacher

EL - Special Education Teacher

Prairie Grove School District 46 Elementary School - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Job : 4931062
Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 6:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: May 23, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 18, 2025

Special Education Teacher - Elementary

• Grades K-2 and 3-4
• PEL Required with LBS1 endorsement
• Salary and benefits based on PGTA contract
• School year, August 18, 2025

School District Job Description

Position Title:

Teacher, Special Education

Department:
Student Services

Reports To:

Director of Student Services, Building Principal

Contract:

180 Days

Compensation:
As Determined by the Professional Negotiated Agreement between the PGTA and BOE

SUMMARY: To effectively incorporate specific instructional practices as a means to insure that all students learn subject matter and/or skills that are specifically outlined in students’ Individual Education Plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Assess academic skills of referred students through appropriate testing and diagnostic practices.
• Provide initial interventions/assistance through consultation with classroom teachers when student concerns arise.
• Provide Instructional interventions for any learning and/or behavioral concern as a result of the referral process.
• Participate in eligibility determination meeting for any referred student recommended for a case study evaluation.
• Provide written formal reports as a means to reflect assessment data for eligibility meetings.
• Develop of individualized education plans and appropriate academic goals based on identified needs as derived from assessment data.
• Monitor student performance as required with quantitative data collection as indicated on student individualized education plans.
• Confer with teachers and parents as needed to support student performance.
• Assist with student behavior issues pending consultation with building administration.
• Provide guidance to co-curricular instructors on integration techniques for identified students.
• Provide copies of IEPS to homeroom teachers and updated accommodations to all related staff upon annual reviews.

• Meet and instruct students at scheduled times and locations.
• Displays appropriate knowledge of subject matter and district curriculum in core content areas.
• Works closely with general education staff to incorporate proper scope and sequence into IEP plans as much as possible.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting the needs of all students and the stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and communicates the result of these assessments to administration and parents through quarterly progress reports.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Works in a cooperative and collaborative manner with all staff to provide instructional opportunities for all students.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

• Demonstrates collaborative problem solving.
• Communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
• Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, other teaching staff, and clerical personnel in order to be an effective team member.
• Is able to be flexible and work across educational environments.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise students within the classroom and in all other areas of the school grounds (hallway, bathroom, playground, etc.).

Supervises student teachers in special education when assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to…