Special Education Teacher (Semester 2 of the 2026-2027 school year)

Lyons Township High School District 204 • LaGrange, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lyons Township High School District 204 is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the second semester of the 2026-2027 school year. This role is responsible for the instruction, supervision, and safety of students, as well as curriculum development and implementation, and professional growth. The teacher will adhere to District policies, professional expectations, and the Negotiated Agreement. They will be expected to develop a working knowledge of the full school program, model respectful classroom behavior, and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment. Communication with parents and accessibility to students are key. The position also involves participating in professional development, initiating positive relationships with staff and the community, and contributing to the school community beyond the classroom. Routine managerial tasks such as attendance and grading must be performed accurately. The teacher should demonstrate scholarship in their content area, technological competency, and enthusiasm for teaching. Serving on committees and applying school rules fairly are also expected. The role includes accepting constructive criticism, utilizing colleague expertise, respecting diverse backgrounds, and applying professional competencies. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by administrative staff. The position may include supervision of Instructional Aides/Paraprofessionals.

Requirements

• College graduate
• Documented, appropriate Illinois certification
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in small and large groups of students, staff, parents, and/or community
• Ability to work with routine numbers and percentages as they apply to school business, including grading
• Ability to use common sense and appropriate resources to solve problems
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in oral and/or written form
• Other skills and abilities that may be required, depending upon the employee’s assignment

Responsibilities

• Responsible for instruction/supervision/safety of students
• Responsible for curriculum development and implementation
• Responsible for professional growth and development
• Adheres to District policies and procedures, professional expectations, and related duties as outlined in the Board of Education policies, the Professional Appraisal System, and the Negotiated Agreement
• Demonstrates willingness to develop working knowledge of the full school program
• Models daily behavior that creates a climate for mutual respect and responsibility in the classroom; has a sense of humor; is available and accessible to students
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and comfortable environment for students in the classroom and throughout the District
• Participates in individual, team, department, division, and/or District professional growth and development opportunities
• Communicates with parents frequently and effectively and is accessible to students
• Initiates, develops, and maintains positive relationships with staff and community
• Participates in the school community beyond the classroom by attendance at co-curricular school functions
• Performs routine managerial tasks, including but not limited to taking and maintaining attendance and grades, in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrates consistent and documented scholarship in content area and ability to deliver content to a diverse student body
• Demonstrates technological competency by meeting the District’s Technology Standards for Certified Employees and by integrating technology into curriculum, instruction, management, and communication, as appropriate and as directed by the District
• Exhibits personal and professional excitement about teaching/learning and is able to transfer same to students
• Serves when requested on department, division, campus, school, and District committees
• Applies school rules/policies in a fair and consistent manner
• Accepts constructive criticism and makes changes as needed
• Utilizes expertise of colleagues and District resources
• Respects individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Is knowledgeable of and applies the Professional Competencies as provided in The Professional Appraisal System
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant and/or Division Chair and/or building/District administrative staff
• Supervises students, and may include supervision of Instructional Aides/Paraprofessionals, if assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level