Position Type: Special Education/Resource Teacher-Elementary School

Date Posted: 8/6/2025

Location: Gower West Elementary School

Date Available: 08/19/2025

Closing Date: Until filled

District: Gower District 62 Position: Special Education Teacher: Self-Contained Cross Categorical Program Location: Gower West School Start Date: August 19, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS: Illinois Professional Educator License with Learning Behavior Specialist I Endorsement (includes LD, S/ED, EMH, THM, PH) Aligned to the Gower School District 62 Belief Statements as follows: Commit to personal, social, and academic growth resulting in continuous improvement and high achievement Build strong relationships across our community to foster a culture where everyone thrives Ensure an emotionally and physically safe, supportive environment for all Model respect and demonstrate empathy and kindness in all interactions Provide all students with equitable access to resources, opportunities and experiences through collaboration

Demonstrated skills in developing and coordinating individualized academic, behavioral and social programming based on information from the IEP, progress monitoring data, direct observation, and input from other sources Ability to assist classroom teachers with instructional and behavioral strategies to facilitate student's general education access Demonstrated skills in providing training, consultation and other support activities to staff working with students with special needs Skilled in providing direction and training to paraprofessional staff assigned to the special education classroom Committed to building positive relationships with students Committed to parent involvement and communication Committed to collaborating with other staff and a team approach to achieve goals Committed to a process of ever developing self-awareness, skills, and professional growth Demonstrates a strong sense of cultural competency and equity Demonstrates the ability to plan and prepare for high quality instruction aligned with the Illinois Learning Standards Demonstrates the ability to design and deliver "just right" instruction to meet the needs of every learner Demonstrates the ability to integrate technology to enhance and support high quality instruction and student learning Demonstrates the ability to use data to make informed instructional decisions to support individual student learning and behavioral needs and goals Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrates strong organizational skills and a strong sense of professionalism Demonstrates an interest in contributing to building and District committees and/or extracurricular activities Demonstrate a clear sense of how to contribute to our: District Motto - "Children at their Best!" District Mission - Empowering children to be their best today to lead a better tomorrow. District Vision - Ensure an environment that cultivates confident, compassionate, and innovative learners to actively shape and enrich the world.

Salary: According to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Gower Education Association

To Apply:

Apply online at www.gower62.com, click on the Employment button. Applicants invited for an interview will be asked at that time to provide: Resume, three (3) signed letters of current references, and copies of all college and graduate school transcripts. Note: Unofficial copies of transcripts are acceptable. Official copies will be required if hired.