ESY Special Educator

Extended School Year Dates

• June 15-18, June 22-25
• July 6-9, July 13-16
• No Fridays
• 16 total days - 8:15am-12:45pm - 4.5hours/day

The ESY Special Educator provides individualized special education instruction and supports during the Extended School Year to help eligible students maintain skills. This role implements ESY services aligned to IEP goals, collaborates with staff and families, and monitors student progress throughout the program.

Our mission is to prepare today’s learners for tomorrow's world. We seek to intentionally design an environment where every student is held to high expectations and empowered to reach their full potential as productive, well-rounded humans. Driven by our strategic framework, we are committed to five key pillars of excellence:

• Academic Success:
  Building strong foundations for lifelong learning.
• Supportive & Safe Schools:
  Nurturing student well-being and security.
• A Thriving Workforce:
  Sustaining a dedicated and inspired team.
• Operational Excellence:
  Meeting evolving district needs with efficiency.
• Community Engagement:
  Fostering reciprocal, authentic relationships.

Our Portrait of a Graduate serves as our "north star," expanding the definition of success to include both core academic knowledge and the essential competencies our community identifies as vital for our students to leave ready for their next step within their academic journey, future work, and life. By clearly articulating these student-focused outcomes. The entire School District 123 Strategic Framework and Portrait of a Graduate can be found at: plan.d123.org.

ESY Principal

Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement, and ability to implement ESY services aligned to student IEP goals and required supports.

• Support the Mission, Vision, and Goals of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 and uphold Board policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Provide ESY services aligned to IDEA and each student’s IEP, focused on maintaining critical skills and preventing significant regression (not general summer school).
• Review IEP goals, progress data, and service plans prior to ESY to ensure instruction aligns to identified regression/recoupment needs.
• Plan and deliver targeted ESY instruction and interventions using appropriate methods and materials for assigned students.
• Implement IEP accommodations, modifications, and behavior/safety supports (including BIPs and safety plans) and maintain consistent routines.
• Collaborate with related service providers, nursing staff, and paraprofessionals to ensure coordinated support and consistent implementation across settings.
• Provide supervision and support as needed across ESY routines (arrival/dismissal, transitions, classroom, and community-based activities when applicable).
• Collect, document, and maintain required data and records related to ESY service delivery and student progress toward targeted IEP goals.
• Communicate with families regarding ESY routines, attendance expectations, and general progress updates consistent with District procedures.
• Participate in ESY staff meetings, trainings, and planning sessions as assigned; maintain and improve professional competence.
• Meet physical and attendance requirements; perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support ESY programming and student needs.
• Additional responsibilities as appropriate for the position

Extended Service Stipend:
As determined by Extended Service Salary Schedule contained within the Agreement between the Board of Education, School District 123, and the District 123 Teachers’ Council d123.org/cba