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High School Special Education Teacher

Duties

Job Summary: To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.               
  • Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.      
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
  • Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
  • Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
  • Provide appropriate feedback on work.
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
  • Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.
  • Prepare required reports on students and activities.
  • Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
  • Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
  • Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
  • Prepare classroom for class activities.
  • Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
  • Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
  • Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.

 

  • Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
  • Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
  • Participate in appropriate professional activities.
  • Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs and student organizations.
  • Other duties as assigned.


 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Illinois State certification in teaching in appropriate subject area.
  • And/or complete a state approved preparation program or hold a valid and comparable out-of-state certificate.
  • Meet all coursework and testing requirements, and meet all other requirements detailed in Illinois statute and rules.

Salary/Benefits

 

Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits adhere to the Cairo Association of Teachers contract with the Board of Education.

How to Apply

Go to the Districts website www.cairoschooldistrict1.com (About Us Section) to download a Certified Application or call 618-734-4102, EXT: 403 and request that an application be mailed to you. Mail the application to Cairo School District Number One Attn: Business Office 4201 Sycamore St., Cairo, IL  62914 or email the completed application to jobs@cairoschooldistrict1.com 

 

Job Posting Date

7/2/2025

Start Date

N/A