Job Description
Position Type: Certified/Licensed/Teacher, Pathways Date Posted: 3/4/2026 Location: Southeast Alternative School Date Available: 08/10/2026 Closing Date: 04/30/2026 Program Description Pay Transparency : 2026-2027 Contract Negotiations in progress Title: Special Education Teacher Reports To: Program Administrator Job Goal: The Special Education Teacher will provide comprehensive and specialized instruction to students in the Pathways Program that have developmental and physical disabilities. Instruction will be provided across all environments including the classroom, community, building, job site and in the family's home if appropriate. The primary goal of the Teacher is to provide specialized instruction in an individualized program for students in order to empower them to become happy, confident and productive members of their community. Qualifications: LBS-1 issued by the Illinois State Board of Education Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in transdisciplinary team meetings, multidisciplinary staffings, annual reviews, parent conferences, and faculty meetings. Communicate frequently with parents. Elicit parent input in educational planning and implementation. Collaborate with team members to develop and modify goals/objectives on student IEPs. Ensure that goals/objectives are outcome-based, longitudinal, measurable and, when appropriate, are aligned with the Illinois State Learning Standards. Implement student IEPs utilizing teaching methods, materials, and adaptations appropriate to meet individual student needs. Utilize non-aversive behavior management te