Special Education Teacher; High School

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ LD/ED Teacher
• Date Posted: 11/19/2025
• Location:
  
  El Paso - Gridley High School
• Date Available:
  
  08/01/2026
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
• District:
  El Paso - Gridley Unit #11

El Paso–Gridley High School is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Special Education Teacher to join our team. This position includes serving as a case manager for a small, manageable caseload, co‑teaching in general education classrooms, and providing targeted academic and organizational support in a resource study hall setting for students on your caseload.

We are looking for a team member who is humble, hungry, and smart. Someone who values collaboration, communicates well, and is eager to make a meaningful impact on students.

EPGHS is a place where relationships, belonging, and growth are at the center of everything we do. Our school culture is built around the belief that every student deserves to learn in an environment that is encouraging, positive, and grateful. This philosophy is woven into our daily interactions, our leadership, and the way we support one another as a staff.

El Paso–Gridley CUSD 11 serves a proud, tight‑knit, rural community that rallies behind its students, schools, and activities. Families, alumni, and community partners are deeply invested in student success, and our staff take pride in fostering strong connections with the people we serve. You’ll join a school community that celebrates its traditions, supports its educators, and values the work we do to help students grow both academically and personally.

• Serve as case manager for a small special education caseload, coordinating IEPs, communicating with families, and collaborating with teachers and support staff.
• Co‑teach in general education classrooms to deliver inclusive instruction that supports diverse learners.
• Provide academic support, skill development, and progress monitoring in a structured resource study hall setting.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to adapt curriculum, provide accommodations, and develop strategies to support student success.
• Maintain accurate records, meet all timelines, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and district special education requirements.
• Build strong relationships with students and promote a learning environment grounded in care, consistency, and high expectations.
• Contribute to our positive school culture by modeling and reinforcing the values of being encouraging, positive, and grateful (#beEPG).

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement required (or ability to obtain).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship‑building skills.
• A growth‑oriented mindset and willingness to work as part of a supportive, student‑focused team.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and meeting the diverse needs of learners.

• Supportive leadership and highly collaborative teams.
• Manageable caseload size allowing for meaningful relationships and individualized support.
• Strong community pride and outstanding student involvement in academics, activities, and athletics.
• A school culture rooted in teamwork, gratitude, and positivity.
• Opportunities to grow professionally and contribute to impactful, student‑centered initiatives.