What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - High School position at Springfield High School?
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LOCATION: Springfield High School |
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CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days |
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REPORTS TO: Building Principal
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 high school endorsement
- Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
- Knowledge of rules and regulations governing special education
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively work with administrators, teachers and parents
- Strong knowledge of secondary curriculum
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong problem solving skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively with all special education and general education staff
- Work under the direction of the building principal
- Provide instruction as determined by the students’ IEPs
- Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students including behavior intervention plans
- Provide consultation, technical assistance and training to teachers and parents of students experiencing learning or behavioral problems
- Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support the school’s efforts
- Take responsibility for implementation of IEPs for students on assigned caseload
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled |
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 certified vacancies,
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
