Special Education Teacher SDEP (Social Developmental and Education Program) grades 7-8

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Special Education Teacher SDEP (Social Developmental and Education Program) grades 7-8

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Description: Full-time Special Education Teacher for Highland Middle School SDEP (Social Developmental and Education Program) grades 7-8

Job Summary: Applicants must be willing to:

• Learn and implement a comprehensive system (including a Point system and a therapeutic component) for promoting student behavioral success.
• Be trained in the structure of the SDEP program and ACT therapy by the district''s Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Collect and upload student behavior data to the BCBA.
• Collect, organize, and use data to drive decision-making for academics and behavior.
• Consult with the Director of Special Services, Principal, and BCBA on a regular basis to maintain programming integrity and functionality.
• Individualize lessons and deliver instruction to students with a variety of academic and behavioral needs.
• Receive training and be prepared to use CPI de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Learn and use online IEP software and write IEPs according to state and district guidelines.
• Manage and work collaboratively with paraprofessionals (program assistants and individual care aides).
• Contribute to and support school improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with administration and related service staff (counselor, social worker, nurse, etc.) in order to deliver service to students.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Must meet requirements for reimbursement as an LBS I Endorsed Teacher.

Salary/Benefits

Benefits Package for full-time employees - Health Insurance with Cigna, Vision Insurance with EyeMed, Dental with The Principal.

2026 Insurance Rate Sheet

HRA Summary Letter

Salary:

Based on HEA contract.

Additional Notes

School Report Card Information:

https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=410570050260001

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Highland Community School District. We use an online application process for all of our employment opportunities. Please use the link below to complete your online application. https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please email Liz Weder at lweder@highlandcusd5.org, Jamie Pence at jpence@highlandcusd5.org or Mandy Robbins at mrobbins@highlandcusd5.org . We appreciate your interest and look forward to assisting you with the application process.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/onlineapp/default.aspx

Email Address

sdonoho@highlandcusd5.org

School District

https://www.highlandcusd5.org/o/highland-middle-school

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=546

City Website

https://www.highlandil.gov/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/2/2026

Application Deadline

6/30/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026

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District Name Highland CUSD #5 Building Name Highland Middle School Address 400 Broadway

Highland, IL 62249 Phone (618) 654-2106 Fax (618) 654-5424 IASA Region Southwestern County Madison Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Special Education PK-Age 21 Grade Level Jr. High Middle School

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