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Duties

Bowlesburg Elementary is seeking a special education teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employs special educational strategies, including but not limited to scientifically or evidence based instruction, and techniques to improve the development of sensory-and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory
• Plans and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate newly acquired knowledge
• Teaches socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students that align with the district's social emotional curriculum
• Confers with parents, administrators, and educational team members to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development
• Attends and actively participate in team meetings to discuss individual students' needs and progress Employ a problem solving process to determine a course of intervention as prescribed by the district's tiered interventions outlined in the district's curriculum
• Administers identified district and state required assessments and utilize and interpret student performance data to adjust instruction
• Confers with other staff members to plan, schedule and implement lessons that promote learning following the district's curriculum frameworks
• Reflects on personal teaching practices to improve professional competence; demonstrates awareness of strengths and limitations, actively engages in recommendations and instructional feedback from self-reflection, administrators and colleagues through instructional rounds, etc. and sets personal and professional goals for improvement
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students
• Coordinates integration of students with special needs into the general education environment
• Maintains confidentiality standards as defined by local, state, and federal rules and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors
• Supports the East Moline School District #37 and imparts a positive image of the District within the schools and community

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

1. Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS), suitable for grade and subject matter assigned

2. Must be skilled at teaching in a team atmosphere This person will have responsibilities within the building as part of a Professional Learning Community

3. Must be adept at building relationships and maintaining high academic and behavioral standards for all students

4. Possess competence in computer skills and use of other educational technology such as, but not limited to, Smartboards, iPads, etc.

5. Must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and families, to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential

Salary/Benefits

This position is exempt under FLSA, and is part of the East Moline Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary - Placement on the EMEA Certified Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Benefits information available on the EMSD Benefits Website

How to Apply

Apply at the link below. For application questions, please contact Director of Human Resources Tracy Anderson at tanderson@emsd37.org

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://tinyurl.com/applyEMSD

Email Address

tanderson@emsd37.org

School District

https://www.emsd37.org/

Position Website

https://www.emsd37.org/o/bes

City Website

https://quadcitieschamber.com/explore-qc/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

7/10/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026

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District Name East Moline SD #37 Building Name Bowlesburg Elementary Address 2221 10th Street

Silvis, IL 61265 Phone (309) 796-1251 Fax (309)792-6010 IASA Region Blackhawk County RockIsland Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Special Education PK-Age 21 Grade Level Elementary

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