- Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Special Education - LBS1
- Date Posted:
1/13/2026
- Location:
Parker Junior High School
- Date Available:
08/17/2026
- Closing Date:
01/26/2026
Are you looking for a teaching position in a diverse and inclusive district? Would you like to work with a phenomenal group of junior high students? Then our Special Education Instructional teacher position may be right for you!
To be a successful teacher in Flossmoor 161, you will implement the instructional and behavioral components of the individualized education program for the students in your class, establish great rapport with students, motivate students to develop skills and knowledge needed to achieve success at each student's ability, and establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
District 161's instructional programs work on a team with other special education teachers as well as administrators, a social worker, a speech language pathologist, and district psychologist to provide amazing learning experiences for our students!
To be qualified for the position, you will need a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Education and you must have taught Special Education in the last ten (10) years or have taken coursework, seminars or workshops relevant to Special Education in the last two (2) years. Additionally, a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS 1) endorsement is required.
Certified staff salary schedule
*$7,000 annual stipend in addition to salary*
FLSA STATUS: Salary/Exempt
Flossmoor School District 161 shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories. No one will be penalized solely for his or her status as a registered qualifying patient or a registered designated caregiver for purposes of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, 410 ILCS 130/.