Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher Duties Full-time Permanent Special Education teacher. Must be organized and good with learning new computer based programs. Special Education Teacher will be required to develop lesson plans and must be able to individualize curriculum for high school students with disabilities. Maintain accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and grades.

Monitor/chart instructional and behavioral progress for the students; establish/maintain educational programming for students; establish a varied environment which accommodates the differing ways that students learn; maintain records and reports regarding pupil progress in a timely manner. Excellent classroom management skills are vital.

Work collaboratively with others, including paraprofessionals, to provide support to all students. Serve as a Case Manager for a proportional number of students by developing and managing IEPs.

Qualifications

Have appropriate Illinois teaching license or be eligible for license based on education and work experience in Special Education. Appropriate Illinois Professional Educator License: LBS1. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may prescribe. Evidence of successful teaching experience, preferably at the Secondary Level.

Excellent communication skills, experience working with diverse populations. Experience in curriculum development and instructional processes. An understanding and a commitment to the philosophy that all students can be successful. Ability to build rapport with students, staff, parents and community members. Salary/Benefits https://www.

mvths.org/page/mvths-contracts Health Insurance, Retirement, Medical and Personal Days Type of Employment Full-Time Permanent Job Category Special Education PK-Age 21 Grade Level Secondary How to Apply Applications and resumes can be submitted using the following link: applitrack.com/mvths/onlineapp/ School District Mt.

Vernon Township High School ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 05/14/2026 Application Deadline 05/21/2026 Start Date 2026-2027 School Year