Early Childhood Self Contained Special Education Teacher

• Position Type:
  Early Childhood Teaching/Early Childhood Teacher
  
• Date Posted:
  10/6/2026
  
• Location:
  Prairie Children Preschool
  
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

Description:
Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual's goals is contained within the individual education plan and/or other targeted interventions, are met. Ensure students are provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. This is a FTE 1.0 full-time position.

Program Summary:
Perform functions to instruct students on established curriculum ensuring each individual's goals, contained within the individual education plan and/or other targeted interventions, are met. Ensure each individual is provided with the knowledge, proficiencies and experiences necessary to become successful contributing citizens in an ever-changing world.

Job Summary:

• Plan and instruct students on District and state approved curriculum in classroom, in integrated or direct service approaches as appropriate based on student needs.
• Modify and adapt lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student's needs and IEP goals.
• Modify, adapt and/or conduct assessments to evaluate progress. Implement standardized assessments as directed, modify and adapt tests, environment or equipment to meet individual student's needs.
• Through team meetings and IEP conferences, review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
• Meet regularly with teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met.
• Actively participate on problem solving and intervention teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution to learning or behavioral problems.
• Complete required documentation of student progress and data necessary for IEP reports, goals and evaluations.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
• Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally.
• Assign work, instructions or lessons to teacher assistants. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
• Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
• Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school objectives.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate Early Childhood and Special Education endorsements.

Rate of pay: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 2026-2027 Teacher Salary Schedule can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030
Benefits: Benefits as described in the IPEA contract can be found here: IPEA Contract 2026-2030
Working Conditions: Preschool.
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.