Special Education Teacher Grades K-5

Overview

Employer:

Rockford Public School District #205 | Position Type:
Teaching | Categories:
Elementary, Special Education, Teacher | School / Org:
Rockford Public School District |

Location:

Rockford, Illinois | FTE: 1 | No. of Positions: 1 | Reference #: 22429 | Posting Date:
Thursday, 15 January 2026 | Closing Date:
Saturday, 31 January 2026

Special Education Teacher Grades K-5

Location:

Cherry Valley Elementary School

School Year:

The teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students.

• Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.
• Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Uses a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
• Considers equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrates a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations as well as the district’s student code of conduct.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Create formative assessments aligned with the district curriculum
• Analyze student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data-based decision-making for students.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned with our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all school stakeholders
• Ability to develop relationships with students and parents.
• Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of best teaching and assessment practices
• Working knowledge of State and National Standards
• Ability to organize and maintain student records which include grade-books