S.A.I.L. Autism Special Education Teacher (Grades 1-2)

MCHENRY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15

VACANCY NOTICE

JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT

JOB TITLE: S.A.I.L. Autism Special Education Teacher (Grades 1-2)
SCHOOL: Valley View Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

CERTIFICATION Current and Valid Illinois Professional Educator License

REQUIREMENTS:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 Day - Full Time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS

• Current and valid Illinois LBS1 Endorsement.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Experience working with children with cognitive disabilities.
• Experience and comfort using assistive technology and alternative forms of communication.
• Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plans and implements instructional programs in accordance with the District's philosophy and curricular objectives.
• Delivers instruction to engage all students and adjusts lessons as indicated by student progress for the purpose of improving their success in academic and interpersonal skills.
• Designs classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that align with State and District standards.
• Creates and administers assessments aligned with instructional goals. Uses the data from assessments to evaluate student competency, developing individual learning plans and for planning instructional groups.
• Maintain accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
• Responsible for writing and implementing individual education plans and have familiarity with response to intervention.
• Manages student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space to provide a safe and optimal learning environment for students and staff.
• Assesses student progress towards targets and standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration throughout the learning process.
• Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration while establishing clear objectives for all lessons, curricular units, projects, and communicates these objectives to all students.
• Communicates and collaborates with instructional staff, school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes.
• Understanding of various formal and informal assessment strategies and uses them to support the continuous development of students.
• Demonstrates exemplary classroom practice and possesses a deep understanding of technology integration and quality learning principles.
• Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the building Principal.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Salary will be commensurate with professional training and experience according to salary schedule.
• Full health insurance program with major medical.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply online: www.d15.org
Attach: cover letter, resume, transcripts, certificates, and four reference letters.

Brian Kilinski, PhD

Director of Human Resources

Title IX Coordinator
Contact info:bkilinski@d15.org

McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15

420 N. Front Street

McHenry, IL 60050

Phone: 779-244-1000
Posted: 03/11/2026

• Attachment(s):
• McHenry Elementary Education Association Contract