What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Resource Teacher - One Year Only position at Springfield School District 186?
TITLE OF VACANCY: Special Education Resource Teacher – One Year Only
LOCATION: Private/Parochial Travel
CONTRACT PERIOD: Remainder of the 2025-2026 school year
REPORTS TO: Student Support Services’ Executive Director and Supervisors
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 PreK-21 endorsement
- Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with teachers, students, parents and staff
- Clear knowledge of adopted curriculum and implementation
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong knowledge of intervention strategies and progress monitoring experience
- Strong behavior management
- Ability to informally assess learning and behavioral needs of students
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work under the direction of the building principal
- Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students
- Provide instruction as determined by the students’ IEPs
- Work collaboratively with staff to implement students’ IEP goals
- 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
- Provide professional development to staff as identified by individual building needs
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled |
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 6, 2026 |
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SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 25-26 SEA Salary to view the SEA Salary Schedule
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