Special Education - Elementary Resource Teacher 2026-27

Supervisor: Principal / Director & Assistant Director of Special Education
Salary: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement, 2024-2028 Contract Extension (with salary schedule) & Benefits
Work Year: 2026-2027; first day of school - August 17, 2026
Location: Liberty School; Grades 3-5

Summary: Under the general supervision of the Principal and Director of Special Education, plan for and implement special education services for students who have been found eligible.

Qualifications / Experience

• ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement, required
• Additional endorsements, preferred
• Experience providing modifications to increase student access to grade-level curriculum
• Expertise in a variety of intervention tools and specially designed instruction methods
• An interest and/or experience working with students with varying levels/types of disabilities.
• Expertise in conducting educational assessments, including CBMs, FBAs, and BIPs, determining eligibility for services, and developing individualized education plans.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement in the least restrictive environment.
• A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities.
• A strong commitment to professional excellence and equal access for all students to the greatest extent possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Hold high academic expectations
• Create a student-centered classroom while building rapport with students, parents and staff.
• Assist in creating an exemplar learning community where everyone seeks and implements strategies for improving student achievement and growth.
• Works collaboratively in professional learning communities to achieve goals with a common purpose focused on student learning.
• Builds trust and confidence with students
• Instructs individuals and groups based on IEP goals
• Monitors student progress in and outside resource room
• Modifies curriculum if needed
• Maintains contact with parents of students to report progress towards IEP goals

Prepares educational records and IEP forms

Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.