TEACHER CROSS CAT ELEMENTARY

Position Type: Special Education/ Cross Cat Resources Date Posted: 6/4/2026 Location: Century Oaks Elementary Date Available: 08/24/2026 Position / Title Cross Categorical Teacher Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: Specialized Student Services Work Days: 184 Reports To: Building Principal JD Revision Date: 05/18/2021 Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary To provide individualized instruction in a co‑teaching environment as mandated by a student's IEP. This position will be required to collaborate and plan instruction with the classroom teacher on a regular and ongoing basis in order to accelerate student progress toward meeting their goals. Job Duties / Responsibilities Develop and foster a positive relationship with each student and their parent/guardian. Provide direct services and instruction as mandated by the IEP. Complete diagnostic components determined on domains sheet. Enter diagnostic information into data‑based screens and create a hard copy of the diagnostic report. Shared responsibility for testing students as determined by School Service Team discussion. Participate in School Service Team and IEP meetings. Complete all required IEP paperwork in a timely manner. Complete data‑based screens for annual reviews/re‑evaluations for caseload students. Create, oversee and update data‑driven goals and objectives based on student needs, grade level, and state standards for caseload students. Monitor caseload for annual review and re‑evaluation dates. Oversee that all services on an IEP are implemented. Teach any subject area or grade level consisting of students on caseload, using best practice strategies and District directed curriculum and programs. Differentiate, accommodate or modify instruction and curriculum according to each student's individual learning profile. Participate in Professional Learning Communities with general education colleagues for planning for CORE instruction, co‑teaching models/strategies, modifications and assessments. Analyze student performance in relation to grade level peers in order to determine a student's appropriate needs and opportunities for mainstreaming and co‑teaching. Implement district, building, classroom and IEP directed behavior plans such as PBIS, Functional Behavior Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans. Administration of classroom, district and state assessment. Ongoing collaboration and communication with parents. Attend school professional development. Perform other requirements of the job in accordance with the ETA collective bargaining agreement. Education Illinois Teaching Certificate with LBS1 endorsement. Bachelor's degree in related subject from accredited university. Previous experience in Special Education preferred but not necessary for hire. Bilingual - Spanish/English Certification (Required for Bilingual positions only). Experience / Knowledge Knowledge of common core standards. Knowledge of Elementary Dual Language curriculum. (Required for Bilingual positions only). Knowledge of instructional and resource programs for students with a variety of special education eligibility. Physical Demands Requires prolonged sitting or standing. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching. Terms of Employment This is a 9‑month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. The starting salary for this role is $60,689. #J-18808-Ljbffr Illinois School District U-46