Special Education Resource Teacher (7th Grade)

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Start Date
08/12/2025
Position Areas
Elementary

Description

TITLE:  Special Education Resource Teacher (7th Grade)

Salary & Benefits Summary per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
- Annual Salary Range for 2025-26 School Year (180 days): $39,880 - $65,000 (Dependent upon years of experience and education)
- 15 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year
- 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year
- TRS Retirement Plan
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Option
- Employee Assistance Program

**A new teacher induction academy will be held for all new licensed staff on Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Valid and appropriate Illinois licensure.

  • LBS 1 endorsement required.

  • Complete required professional development to retain certification.

  • Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

 
REPORTS TO:  Director of Special Education, Building Principal and Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL: To facilitate student success and growth in academic, functional, and social emotional learning  skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
       
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Addresses the wide variety of  instructional needs of students and works with teachers to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for students with IEPs.

  • Consults frequently with general education teachers on matters relating to instruction using our progress-monitoring instrument as a base.

  • Assists in the evaluation of ongoing programs and makes recommendations for change. 

  • Helps teachers identify student strengths and weaknesses and matches these skills with appropriate techniques and resources. 

  • Works with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the special education program with the total curriculum. 

  • Works with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students. 

  • Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.

  • Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

  • Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

  • Develops, implements and monitors student IEP needs in compliance with state and federal law and district procedures.

  • Maintains professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher education.

  • Possesses experience with the multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) process.

  • Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school standards and school district discipline policies.

  • Utilizes current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.

  • Utilizes knowledge of instructional goals and objectives along with Common Core State Standards.

  • Utilizes knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

  • Applies knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

  • Obtains knowledge of computer network systems and software applications as needed.

  • Organizes and coordinates work.

  • Communicates effectively with students and parents.

  • Engages in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

  • Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.

  • Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

  • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the director of special education, principal/assistant principal, and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

  • Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities.  It is not all inclusive of

every task or responsibility.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  180 days. Salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

EVALUATION:  Per the Central School District 51 Teacher Evaluation Plan.

Posted By

Central School District 51

Central Grade Y School 1301 Eagle Ave, Washington, IL 61571
 

At the following locations

Central Intermediate School

1301 Eagle Avenue , Washington, IL 61571