Position Type: Student Support Services/Cross Categorical Spec Ed Teacher
Date Posted: 5/22/2026
Location: Highland Elementary
Date Available: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 06/30/2026 or til filled
Description: Full-time Special Education teacher for Highland Elementary Cross-Categorical Special Education Program.
Job Summary: Applicants must be willing to:
- Provide instruction and resource support in core academics and for students with IEPs.
- Plan and individualize lessons, differentiate instruction and deliver services to students with a variety of needs.
- Manage a caseload and write IEPs according to state and Highland CUSD5 guidelines, using online software.
- Conduct IEP meetings, including annual reviews, IEP reviews, etc.
- Complete quarterly progress reports on IEP goals.
- Work collaboratively with general education and fellow special education classroom teachers to deliver services and meet students' needs.
- Collect, organize, and use data to drive decision-making for academics and behavior.
- Collaborate with Related Service personnel. Supervise and direct programs assistants and individual care aides.
- Engage in Professional Development opportunities
- Cooperate with teachers and related service personnel to support school improvement initiatives and a collaborative school culture.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Must hold a LBS I Professional Educator License
Application Procedure: Apply online - please upload a letter of interest, resume, 3 letters of professional recommendations, transcripts and Illinois Teacher license information with your online application.