Description
SEDOL Overview
Welcome to the Special Education District of Lake County. SEDOL is a cooperative educational system working with 31 local school districts to serve their students facing physical, emotional, and other learning challenges. Our mission is to provide "Exceptional Services for Exceptional Students by Exceptional Staff".
Our Beliefs
All persons shall be valued and treated with respect and dignity;
All students can succeed;
Students shall be educated in or as close to their home school as appropriate;
Students shall be provided services based upon their individual needs;
Quality educational services shall be made available to all students; and,
Schools, families, and communities shall work cooperatively to provide and promote appropriate educational services for all students.
Description: The Special Education District of Lake County has an opening for an Educational Life Skills (ELS) Teacher, for the 2025/2026 School Year at Woodland School, Gurnee, IL, District #50. SEDOL's program implements a functional life skills curriculum for students with moderate to severe developmental delays. Emphais is placed upon community based experience to the greatest extent possible.
Type of Employment: Full time School Year
Education Required: Bachelor's Degree
Certification: Professional Educator License (PEL) - LBSl
Salary: per FY25 $44,799 - $72,440 (FY26 contract under negotiation), based on education and experience.
Benefits: paid sick and personal leave, paid single health insurance, and other locally competitive benefits.