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JOB GOAL:

The special education teacher will play a crucial role in providing specialized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs. As a Special Education Teacher, you will create an inclusive and supportive environment, adapt curriculum to meet individualized education plans (IEP's), and collaborate with colleagues, parents and other professionals to ensure the overall success of students with special needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop and implement tailored lesson plans to meet diverse academic, communication, sensory, and

social-emotional needs

• Utilize various teaching strategies, adaptive materials, and assistive technologies to facilitate learning of both core academics and life skills
• Apply knowledge of communication, behavior, and sensory interventions to support students across settings
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists and para educators, to assess students'' strengths and challenges, and contribute to the development and review of individualized education plans
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering inclusive practices and supporting general education collaboration
• Collaborate with the IEP team to assess students'' strengths and challenges, and contribute to the development and review of individualized education plans
• Monitor and document student progress, using assessment data to adjust instruction and ensure achievement of IEP goals
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes respect, understanding, and collaboration among students with diverse learning needs
• Implement effective behavior management strategies to create a safe and conducive learning space
• Work closely with support staff and related service providers to coordinate and integrate support services for students with special needs
• Maintain open communication with parents/guardians to share progress updates, discuss concerns, and collaborate on strategies for supporting students at home
• Stay current on best practices, research, and trends in special education
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in addressing the unique needs of students with disabilities
• Use assessment data to inform instructional decisions and modify teaching methods accordingly
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
• LBS1 Endorsement Required
• ESL or Bilingual Preferred
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of professional responsibilities
• Other qualifications deemed necessary by the Board of Education (i.e., certifications/areas of concentration)

Salary/Benefits

Please reference the CBA Certified and Non-Certified Schedule for salary/pay information posted on our website

Eligibility is for full-time employees:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA - Healthcare and Dependent Care
• $50K life insurance policy including EAP, Identity Theft Protection, and 24 Hour Travel Assistance
• Supplemental Life Insurance

How to Apply

Complete online application.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://phl.applitrack.com/d124/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

School District

https://www.d124.org/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

9/14/2026

Start Date

9/21/2026

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District Name Evergreen Park ESD #124 Building Name Central Middle School Address 2929 W. 87th St.

Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Phone (708)423-0950 Fax (708)423-4292 IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Special Education PK-Age 21 Grade Level Jr. High Middle School

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