ESY Teacher

Extended School Year Teacher – 2026

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 2/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Central School District 51
• Closing Date: 04/30/2026

• Wednesday, May 28, 7:30am – 12:30pm (5 hours) Teacher Planning day
• June 19 is a holiday (no ESY)
• Monday – Thursday:
  Staff = 7:30 to 11:30am;
  Students = 3 hours per day, 8 to 11am
• Rate of pay will be $40/hour (Teacher)

Director of Special Education, Building Principal and Assistant Principal

To facilitate student success and growth in academic, functional, and social‑emotional learning skills through implementing district‑approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Valid and appropriate Illinois licensure.
• Complete required professional development to retain certification.
• Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

• Addresses the wide variety of instructional needs of students and works with teachers to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for students with IEPs.
• Assists in the evaluation of ongoing programs and makes recommendations for change.
• Helps teachers identify student strengths and weaknesses and matches these skills with appropriate techniques and resources.
• Works with support staff to provide students with specific support they need as indicated in their Individualized Education Plan.
• Works with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Develops, implements and monitors student IEP needs in compliance with state and federal law and district procedures.
• Maintains professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher education.
• Possesses experience with the multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) process.
• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school standards and school district discipline policies.
• Utilizes current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Utilizes knowledge of instructional goals and objectives along with Common Core State Standards.
• Utilizes knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Applies knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Obtains knowledge of computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Organizes and coordinates work.
• Communicates effectively with students and parents.
• Engages in self‑evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the director of special education, principal/assistant principal, and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school‑related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Note:
The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Seasonal – Summer Session Only