What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPED Life Skills position at Southeast High School?
TITLE OF VACANCY: SPED Life Skills
LOCATION: Southeast High School
CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
Sign on Bonus: For the 2025-2026 school year, a sign on bonus will be provided to new hires
The first installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the successful candidate’s start date.
The second installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid on the first paycheck in June 2026, following the successful candidate’s first year.
If the employee does not complete 4 years, they will be responsible for repayment of the prorated amount ($1,000.00 per year).
For the 2025-2026 school year, all teachers in the following positions will receive a stipend in the amount of $2,500.00.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 high school endorsement
- Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with administrator, teachers, students, parents and staff
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively teach students with various academic and behavior needs
- Ability to informally and formally assess learning and / or behavioral needs of students
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work under the direction of the building principal
- Provide instruction as determined in the students’ IEPs
- Implementation of district’s adopted special education curriculum
- Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students
- Implementation and assessment of students’ IEP goals
- Implement progress monitoring and data collection as determined through IEP
- Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support the school’s effort
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM |
EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the 2025-2026 District 186 180-day calendar |
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SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to https://SEA_Certified_Salary_Schedule_24-25 to view the SEA Salary Schedule (the SEA Certified Salary Schedule for 25-26 is currently being reviewed/approved)
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HOW TO APPLY: go to https://www.sps186.org/page/human-resources and click on “Click here to view job
postings and apply” follow online instructions OR
Refer application and resume to:
Gina McLaughlin-Schurman
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Springfield Public Schools District 186
3063 Fiat Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
217-525-3006
Salary : $1,000