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SELF-CONTAINED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (LEAVE OF ABSENCE for 2025-2026 SY 8/27/25-6/9/26) Annual Salary $53,868 (B Step1 25/26 Salary Schedule)

Downers Grove Grade School District 58
Full-time
On-site
Illinois, United States

  • Position Type:
      Elementary School Teaching

  • Date Posted:
      5/30/2025

  • Location:
      Kingsley Elementary School

  • Date Available:
      8/18/25 approx

  •   Description:
    Self-Contained Special Education Teacher in our BEST program at Kingsley Elementary School


    Behavioral, Emotional and Social Training Program, BEST – The BEST program uses a team approach to serve students with disabilities whose social, emotional and behavioral needs significantly impede their ability to access curriculum exclusively in the general education environment. Programming can include multi-grade grouping and can range from a full self-contained environment to the use of consultative services only.

    Job Summary:
    1. Plans instruction to achieve selected objectives.  Works with colleagues to coordinate the instructional planning for grade level and inter-grade level instruction.

    2. Plans a program of study in accordance with the district adopted curriculum.

    3. Plans purposeful assignments for substitute teachers.

    4. Organizes instruction to take into account individual differences among learners.

    5. Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

    6. Utilizes appropriate teaching skills to accomplish selected objectives.

    7. Demonstrates appropriate presentation skills to engage students in their learning.

    8. Employs appropriate monitoring skills.

    9. Adjusts the lesson to meet individual student needs.

    10. Utilizes appropriate closure techniques.

    11. Employs appropriate assessment techniques.

    12. Applies appropriate principles of learning.

    13. Demonstrates knowledge in the content area.

    14. Communicates current and accurate knowledge in the content area in acceptable standard language.

    15. Manages the classroom to ensure the best use of instructional time and an environment that promotes learning and student responsibility.

    16. Manages classroom time effectively.

    17. Manages and provides a classroom climate that promotes self-discipline and the development of realistic and positive self-concepts.

    18. Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, interest centers and the use of instructional resources when appropriate to the unit or objectives.

    19. Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal skills and maintains a professional rapport with students, staff, and parents.

    20. Performs other professional duties as assigned.

    21. Assumes responsibilities outside the classroom as they relate to the school. 

    22. Follows the policies and procedures of the school district.

    23. Fulfills scheduled assignments and extra duties.

    24. Engages in professional growth activities.

    25. Maintains a professional relationship with the school staff.

    26. Maintains personal health, appearance, and attendance consistent with professional standards and district policy.


    Qualifications: 
    PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR LICENSE AS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
    LBS1 endorsement preferred

    Salary and Benefits:
    Click here for Salary and Benefits information: DGEEA Contract 2024-2027.  Salary is based on Step and Lane using the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule page 64. Article 17 Teacher Benefits located on page 48-52.

    Application Procedure:
    Apply Online