Special Education Teacher: Life Skills Self-Contained (Grade 6-8)
DutiesDescription: Full-time Special Education teacher for Highland Middle School Self-Contained Instructional Life Skills Program, Grades 6 through 8.Job Summary: Applicants must be willing to:Learn, implement, and facilitate a structured skills delivery system for students' learning and behavior (ABA-Applied Behavior Analysis Methods and PEAK)Work collaboratively with the district Behavior Consultant, Special Ed Director, and Administration to design and implement a structured classroom instructional program including ABA and PEAK.Collect, document, organize, upload, and report data.Use data to drive decision-making for academics, behavior, and progress monitoring.Individualize lessons and deliver instruction to students with a variety of adaptive, academic, and behavioral needs.Participate in training and be prepared to use CPI when necessary.Hold IEP meetings, including annual reviews and IEP reviews.Manage, supervise, assist in training, and work collaboratively with paraprofessionals (program assistants).Write IEPs according to district Special Education Manual and state guidelines.Learn to use online IEP program software (embraceIEP) and other technology.Work collaboratively with administration and related service staff in order to deliver service to students.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsQualifications: Must meet requirements for reimbursement as an LBS I Endorsed Teacher.Salary/BenefitsBenefits Package for full-time employees - Health Insurance with Cigna, Vision Insurance with EyeMed, Dental with The Principal.2026 Insurance Rate SheetHRA Summary LetterSalary:Based on HEA contract.Additional NotesSchool Report Card Information:https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/School.aspx?schoolid=410570050260001How to ApplyThank 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+ServicesShould 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 Pagehttps://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/onlineapp/default.aspxEmail Addressjpence@highlandcusd5.orgSchool Districthttps://www.highlandcusd5.org/o/highland-middle-schoolPosition Websitehttps://www.applitrack.com/highlandcusd5/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+ServicesCity Websitehttps://www.highlandil.gov/ILearn LinkILearnReport Card LinkDistrict Report CardJob Posting Date3/25/2026Application Deadline4/15/2026Start Date8/10/2026