Special Education Teacher (K-3)

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Special Education Teacher (K-3)

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Duties

VISION:

The teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the intellectual, personal and social development of all students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the teacher works collaboratively with all educators. The teacher uses data to determine learning priorities, monitor progress and assess instruction and student achievement. The teacher addresses the needs of students not achieving. As a result, the school makes continuous improvement toward achievement of state and district expectations.

JOB GOALS:

• All students meet or exceed state expectations for learning as assessed by State assessments.
• All students meet or exceed district expectations as assessed by local measures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students'' needs
• Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can be assessed
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources
• Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure
• Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes

The Classroom Environment

• Creates an environment of respect and rapport
• Establishes a culture for learning
• Manages classroom procedures
• Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct
• Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students

Instruction

• Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated
• Uses questions that reflect high expectations
• Engages students in their learning
• Uses assessment to guide instruction
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction

Professional Responsibilities

• Uses reflection to improve instruction
• Maintains accurate records
• Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program
• Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events
• Actively pursues professional development opportunities
• Displays a high level of ethics and professionalism in dealing with students and colleagues
• Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies and is punctual to job assignments and meetings

Qualifications

Certification:

• Appropriate State of Illinois Professional Educator License with Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) endorsement
• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree

Salary/Benefits

180 Day Bargaining Unit Position

Benefits Commensurate with Contract

How to Apply

Application Procedure:

District 108 must have the following documentation on file to complete the application process:

• A completed online application http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of Professional Educator License
• Copy of transcript(s)
• 3 Signed Letters of Recommendation

Documentation should be uploaded with your online application or can be emaile, faxed or mailed.

Fax: 309 477-4701

Mailing address:

Director of Human Resources

Attention: Application Process

501 Washington Street

Pekin, Illinois 61554

For direct questions, please contact:

Julie Draher @ 309-477-4740 or by email @ julie.draher@pekin.net

DO NOT SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL

• Please be reminded, all non-tenure teachers are expected to successfully complete the district''s two [2] year T.I.P.S. [Teacher Induction: Professional Success] induction/mentoring program to attain District 108 tenure status.

Selection Procedure: Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the School site or the Human Resources Office to confirm date and time for an initial team interview. Position to be filled as soon as suitable applicant is confirmed.

District 108 is an equal opportunity employer

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Services

Email Address

julie.draher@pekin108.org

School District

https://www.pekin.net/

Position Website

https://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Services

City Website

https://www.ci.pekin.il.us/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/12/2026

Start Date

8/17/2026

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District Name Pekin #108 Building Name Willow Primary School Address 501 Washington Street, Administration Office

PEKIN, IL 61554 Phone (309) 477-4740 Fax (309) 477-4701 IASA Region Central IL Valley County Tazewell Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Special Education PK-Age 21 Grade Level Elementary

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