Elementary Special Education Teacher - Inclusion (2026-2027)

Joliet Public Schools District 86•Joliet, IL

About The Position

POSITION: Special Education Teacher POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel 9 Months Bargaining Unit Position Non-Exempt Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Board of School Inspectors of School District 86, Will County, Illinois, and the Council #86 of the American Federation of Teachers- Local 604 of School District #86 found on the following link: Teachers Contract Maximum 10 years full time Certified Teaching Experience REPORTS TO: Principal Assistant Principal RELATES TO: District Administrators Program Coordinator Student Service Coordinator Special Service Coordinator Other faculty and staff Parents PTA and Community Groups FUNCTION: To help students toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individual holding this position may be assigned.

Requirements

Professional Educator License with Self Contained General Education and LBS1 Endorsement or Required Endorsement.
Knowledge of "Teach" Philosophy
Knowledge of Behavior Management and DataCollection for Autism students
Knowledge of Best Practices for students with Autism
Must Be NCLB Highly Qualified.
Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, public and community relations, academic competence.
Must possess effective behavior management skills.
Must be able to structure a classroom to maximized student learning.
Must be able to establish effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders.
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of this position.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to identify and define the problem(s), collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality.
Promotes a harassment-free environment.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork.
Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are updated.
Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with all district, Board, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.
Ability to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
Ability to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.