What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Resource Teacher (Travel) position at Springfield School District 186?
TITLE OF VACANCY: Special Education Resource Teacher
LOCATION: Travel
CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
REQUIRMENTS/QUALIAFICATIONS:
- Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 K – 8 endorsement
- Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with teachers, students,parents and staff
- Clear knowledge of adopted elementary 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
EFFECTIVE DATE:
First contractual day of the 2026-2027 school year
District 186 180-day calendar
SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement;
Go to https://SEA_Certified_Salary_Schedule_26-27 to view the SEA Salary Schedule