Teacher (Special Education- Emotional Disabilities) - TBD

General Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate
• Highly Qualified per No Child Left Behind requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge in curriculum
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of professional ethics
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent human relations skills
• Ability to motivate students and get them excited about learning

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs students at designated locations
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation and implementation on request of immediate supervisor
• Provides an effective program of instruction based on the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. This should include but not be limited to:
• Assist all students to achieve at their highest potential
• Demonstrate accurate, up-to-date knowledge of content
• Implement designated curriculum
• Teach at an appropriate instructional level
• Use data in making instructional decisions
• Promote student engagement and provide appropriate assessments
• Foster a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Use a variety of teaching materials and techniques
• Integrate the appropriate use of technology and multimedia in the classroom
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Enforce regulations from the Ownership in Education manual concerning student conduct and discipline
• Attend and participate in faculty, department, and district meetings
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes when necessary and under reasonable terms
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, technology, and other instructional materials
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of students
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relations with others
• Maintain confidentiality of students and student records
• Model correct use of language, oral and written
• Maintain standards as specified in Professional Performance Expectations for District 118 Employees       

Reports to

• Building Principal or designees

Terms of Employment

• 180-day position with wages, hours, terms, and conditions of employment in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the Danville Education Association

To Apply

• External Applicants:  To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume.
• District No. 118 Employees: To be considered, applicants must complete an online application packet including a letter of specific interest and a resume. If this is a lateral position, please submit a completed Intra-District transfer form to Human Resources.
• A minimum of three references must be included on the application - one character reference and two former supervisors or evaluators.

Professional dress is required.

Kimberly D. Pabst

Director of Human Resources

Danville Community Consolidated School District No. 118

110 East Williams Street, Danville, IL  61832

Phone: (217) 444-1050, Fax: (217) 444-1052

Email:  pabstk@danville118.org  

An Equal Opportunity Employer

October 8, 2025