Long Term Substitute - Special Education **ANTICIPATED beginning in January*

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Openings as of 10/16/2026. We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below. Long Term Substitute - Special Education **ANTICIPATED beginning in January* JobID: 3267 Position Type: Substitute Date Posted: 10/14/2026 Location: Percy Julian Middle School Special Education Teacher (Temporary) Revised: June 2025 Perm/contract: Temporary Department: Core Instruction FLSA Status: Non-exempt Reports To: Core Instruction Administration Primary Reporting Location: Julian Middle School Level: Middle School Compensation: Date Available:

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Bargaining Unit & Classification: N/A Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A D97 Ideal Team Member Profile The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual: Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs. Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency. Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners. Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools. Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members. Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels. Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members. Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues. Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers. Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students. About This Role The Special Education Teacher position supports student learning by committing to evidence-based instructional strategies and program planning will be pivotal in fostering the comprehensive development of students with diverse needs. As a key member of the district's Core Instruction Department, the Special Education Teacher position will be proficient in adapting the general education curriculum to address student's needs; you will create a balanced instructional program tailored to individual needs. Your expertise in assessment, progress monitoring, and adherence to Individual Education Programs (IEPs) will ensure accurate tracking of student development. Effective communication and collaboration with parents, administrators, and fellow educators will be a cornerstone, as will your administrative responsibilities, including meticulous record-keeping and compliance with state and federal regulations Employ special educational strategies, including but not limited to scientific or evidence-based instruction, and techniques to improve the development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory. Employ educational strategies and techniques to reinforce learning and meet the diverse needs of students. Modify and/or accommodate the general education curriculum based on specific instructional techniques and technologies identified as best practices. Plan and conduct activities that create a balanced program of instruction. In-depth knowledge of child guidance principles and practices specific to children with special education needs. Familiarity with classroom procedures and the ability to manage appropriate student conduct. Understanding of problems and concerns commonly faced by students with special needs. Proficient in research methods and adept at obtaining and providing instructional materials for special education services. Coordinate integration of students with special needs into the general education environment. Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Establish and follow each student's Individual Education Program (IEP) to promote educational, physical, social, and emotional development. Prepare progress reports and report card grades as appropriate. Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on child progress. Observe, evaluate, collect, and analyze data of students' educational performance (academic, behavioral, communication). Administer identified district and state-required assessments and utilize and interpret student performance data to adjust instruction. Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate and confer with parents, administrators, general education teachers, related service providers, and other school professionals and paraprofessionals. Serve as an informational resource for students, parents, and district personnel. Respond to inquiries and provide information, recommendations, and interpretation of student educational and social-emotional needs. Attend and actively participate in team meetings to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Employ a problem-solving process to determine a course of intervention as prescribed by the district's tiered interventions Confer with parents, administrators, and educational team members to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development. Administrative Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and student progress and behavior. Provide official records for parents and District personnel as requested. Coordinate and conduct various team meetings and implement team recommendations as assigned. Skillful in record-keeping, data collection, and report preparation techniques. Professional Development and Compliance: Provide instruction that meets state and federal laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Prepare data for local, state, and federal reports. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to learn, improve and maintain instructional best practices as a special education teacher. Supervision and Training: Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel. Organize and conduct in-services for parents or staff as directed. Operational Duties: Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment, including a computer and assigned software. Monitor department expenditures as appropriate. Additional Responsibilities: May be responsible for assisting students who have toileting and hygiene needs. Perform related duties as assigned. Content Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Familiarity with applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures in the field of special education. Effective oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy. Competent in operating standard office and classroom equipment, including computers and assigned software. Capability to understand and relate to students with special needs. Adherence to District organization, operations, policies, and objectives, as well as department and program goals. Skillful interpretation, application, and explanation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Effective communication, cooperation, and maintenance of cooperative working relationships with others. Accurate analysis of situations and adoption of effective courses of action. Ability to prioritize and schedule work efficiently. Proficient in maintaining records and preparing reports. Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance. Candidate Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree; One to two years related experience and/or training preferred. Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with appropriate LBS1 endorsement, preferred Ideal candidates will have experience working with students who have low incidence disabilities. Certified de-escalation and restraint training, preferred We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Physical Requirements: This position requires the performance of light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere. The position may require indoor and outdoor supervision during varying temperatures and climatic conditions. The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Postings current as of 10/16/2026 2:12:09 PM CST. Need Help? We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact District 97 directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below. #J-18808-Ljbffr Generalasp