Special Education Teacher - High School

VACANCY:  The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Special Education teaching position for the 2025-2026 school year.
 
JOB SUMMARY: 
The teacher is responsible to the Building Principal for working collaboratively with
school staff to develop and implement effective specialized instruction that meets each
individual’s goals contained within the Individual Education Plan and other targeted
interventions; creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; and
employing effective instructional techniques for learners with disabilities.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:          

• Applicants must hold appropriate Current Illinois (PEL) Professional Educator Licensure with Special Education Endorsement (PK-Age 21)
• Excellent communication skills with students, teachers and parents
• Knowledge of current teaching techniques for students with disabilities
• Ability to write & implement Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
• Ability to work cooperatively with support personnel on a daily basis
• Satisfactory special education teaching experience

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Design high-content, engaging work for students.
• Plan and instruct students on District and State Standards aligned curriculum,

      using integrated or direct service approaches as appropriate based on individual
      student needs.

• Accommodate, modify and adapt lessons and curriculum as needed to meet

      individual student needs and IEP Goals.

• Support in the facilitation of IEP meeting as well as development of the IEP. 
• Establish a safe, positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and

      appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of their students.  

• Plan collaboratively with staff to develop specially designed instruction, utilizing

      different co-teaching models for delivery as appropriate to student needs.

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to

      the developmental levels and interests of their students.

• Modify, adapt and conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student

      progress.  Administer standardized and informal assessments as directed, modify
      and adapt tests, environment or equipment to meet individual student needs.  

• Monitor and review student progress via assessment data, maintain records of

      student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and
      growth.  

• Set and communicate clear expectations for classroom behavior and school

      environment by applying positive reinforcement and/or behavior modification
      techniques as needed.  Assist in the development and implementation of student
      behavior intervention plans.  

• Communicate verbally and in writing regularly with parents, other educators and

      students on progress.

• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other Teachers, Parapros and

      specialists to discuss individual student’s modifications or adaptations, ongoing
      learning issues, interventions or areas of concern.  

• Attend and actively participate in building and District Teams to facilitate early

      involvement and resolution of academic or behavior concerns.

• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing

      curriculum, school and District goals and objectives.

• Enforce and support District and School policies, philosophies and objectives with

      students and parents.

• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to

      maintain professional growth.  Plan and implement best practices and strategies. 

• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day. 
• Other duties as assigned

 
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperature, noise and hazards are relatively nonexistent. Work requires some lifting, pulling or pushing during the normal performance of tasks and responsibilities.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule. The District offers excellent fringe benefits such as health, dental and life insurance.

PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE:
 
Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule.
 
Benefits:

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and Dependent Daycare accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Salary Advancement
• TRS contribution included in base salary
• 403B

 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Applicants should apply on line at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with a resume and three (3) current letters of recommendation, dated within the last twelve (12) months.
 
SELECTION PROCEDURE:  The deadline for receiving applications is Until Filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.