Pre-K STRIVE Teacher at ELC

TITLE OF VACANCY: Pre-K STRIVE Teacher
LOCATION: Early Learning Center
CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 Days
REPORTS TO: Building Principal

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educators License and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement/approvals
• Knowledge of current curriculum, instructional trends, and school improvement process
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to informally and formally assess learning and behavioral needs of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a high quality, structured learning environment for Pre-K students with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities.
• Plan and implement instruction in accordance with the approved Student Support Services Pre-K curriculum for instructional classrooms.
• Establish and maintain records of student assessment procedures and progress monitoring.
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning by establishing routines, a behavior management plan and social emotional support.
• Implement curricular and behavioral support to students as Individualized Education Programs specify.
• Actively participate in staff development activities.
• Contribute to school improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQUIP) initiatives.
• Attend district in-services and professional development opportunities in order to implement new strategies for curriculum and instructional improvement.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

August 16, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

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 the 26- 27 SEA Salary to view the SEA Salary Schedule