Instructor, Project SEARCH

Illinois Association of School Administrators

Rock Island, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48,920–$80,988 Per Year
SKILLS
Cisco Unity, Coaching, Progress Reports, Project/Program Coordination, Special Education, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Rock Island, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Details

Instructor Project SEARCH

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Duties • Start Date: July 2026 • Supervisor: Project SEARCH Coordinator • Location: UnityPoint Health-Trinity Rock Island Campus • Type of Employment: Full-Time - 180-Day Contract

Job Qualifications • Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have exceptional needs. • Illinois Professional Educator License PEL with LBS1 endorsement.

Salary and Benefits • Salary Range: $48,920 - $80,988 • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. • TRS position.

Overview

The Black Hawk Area Special Education District is seeking a passionate Instructor for the Project SEARCH program to support students and staff within our BHASED programs and member districts. This positions goals are to:

• Serve as a daily coordinating liaison between Project SEARCH Host-Business Unity Point-Trinity Rock Island campus BHASED Michelles Vocational Placement and the Districts Served. • Facilitate students transition from school to work through partnerships with school personnel, adult service providers, local Vocational Rehabilitation staff, and students/customers and families. • As a member of the interdisciplinary team, provide and stimulate cooperative planning and development of each students Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and the DRS Individual Plan for Employment (IPE). • Identify student strengths, interests, and abilities related to skill acquisition. • Teach and coach interns, case-manage their internships, and monitor and report progress. • Partner with host-business departments and develop and lead disability awareness within the host site. • Guide each intern to readiness for employment under the Project SEARCH guidelines.

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How To Apply

Complete the Online Application Submit a cover letter, resume, list of references, licensure, certifications, and transcripts to Kelsey Johnson, Project SEARCH Coordinator, at tkjohnson@bhased.org. Link to District: https://www.surveymonkey.com/rBHASED Email Address: kjohnson@bhased.org School District: http://www.bhased.org Position Website: https://bhased.org/current-employment-opportunities ILearn Link: https://www.ilearn.org ILearn Report Card Link: https://www.ilearn.org/reportcard Job Posting Date: January 28, 2026 Start Date: July 12, 2026 SharePrint

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