SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (SELF-CONTAINED)
Park Forest - Chicago Heights District 163
Position Type:
Student Support Services/LD/ED Teacher Date Posted:
10/8/2025 Location:
To Be Determined Closing Date:
09/03/2026
Qualifications:
Educational Preparation
The teacher must have completed an ISBE-approved Special Education preparation program, which includes:
A Multi-Needs Special Education Teacher in grades 4-6 must demonstrate:
Instructional Competence
Teachers must demonstrate knowledge of:
Student Support Services/LD/ED Teacher Date Posted:
10/8/2025 Location:
To Be Determined Closing Date:
09/03/2026
Qualifications:
- Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) endorsement, Pre-K-Age 21
- Authorized under 23 Illinois Administrative Code 25.43
- Good physical health
- Clean background check
Educational Preparation
The teacher must have completed an ISBE-approved Special Education preparation program, which includes:
- Coursework in characteristics of learners with disabilities, methods of instruction, assessment, IEP development, and behavior management.
- Clinical/student teaching experience in a special education setting, ideally with students with multiple needs.
A Multi-Needs Special Education Teacher in grades 4-6 must demonstrate:
Instructional Competence
- Ability to design and deliver instruction aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and alternate standards (Dynamic Learning Maps - DLM).
- Competency in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with functional, academic, and life skills goals.
- Familiarity with adaptive curricula, augmentative communication, and assistive technology tools.
- Implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Skills in de-escalation, crisis prevention (CPI), and trauma-informed practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively with related service providers (OT, PT, SLP, Social Worker, Nurse), paraprofessionals, and families.
- Experience leading or contributing to multidisciplinary teams.
- Competence in teaching adaptive, vocational, and self-help skills based on students' developmental and functional levels.
- Understanding of transition planning and community-based instruction where appropriate.
Teachers must demonstrate knowledge of:
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Illinois School Code - Article 14 (Special Education)
- 23 IAC Part 226 (Special Education Regulations)
- Confidentiality and FERPA requirements
- Compassionate, patient, and resilient demeanor.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to differentiate instruction across multiple ability levels.
- Commitment to inclusion and equity for students with disabilities.
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