Long Term Guest Special Education Teacher and Advisory Lead at Leyden High School District 212 in Franklin Park, IL

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Position Title: Long-Term Guest Special Education Teacher & District Advisory Lead Location: Leyden High School District 212 Duration: January 4, 2027 � April 8, 2027 (approximate) Schedule: Full-Time, 7:25 a.m. � 3:10 p.m. (Occasional extension to 3:25 p.m.) Compensation: $345.00 per day Reports To: Building Principal, Department Chair, and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Position Overview Leyden High School District 212 is seeking a qualified, collaborative educator for a dual-role temporary assignment from January 4, 2027 through approximately April 8, 2027. This position combines classroom instruction as a Special Education Teacher with program oversight as the District Advisory Lead. Key Responsibilities Special Education Teaching Plan, prepare, and deliver differentiated instruction aligned with state standards and individual student learning goals. Maintain accurate student attendance, progress data, and grade reporting. Conduct assessments and utilize data to adjust instruction to meet diverse learner needs. Attend student-related meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and maintain proactive communication with families. Collaborate closely with department chairs, instructional coaches, and student services staff. District Advisory Lead Lead the ongoing development, assessment, and revision of the 9 through 12 Advisory curriculum in alignment with district goals. Organize and disseminate Advisory lesson plans, quick-start guides, and materials across district platforms. Support, train, and communicate timely guidance to classroom advisors and building administrators. Assist in recruiting, training, and supporting upper-class student mentors for freshman/sophomore advisories. Partner with Student Services and the Director of Careers to maintain and integrate the Postsecondary Workbook into the curriculum. Establish simple data collection routines (surveys, implementation checks) to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend continuous improvements. Attend monthly leadership meetings to ensure cross-campus alignment across district schools. Qualifications Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate Special Education endorsement (LBS1). Successful teaching experience at the high school level. Demonstrated background in secondary curriculum design, teacher leadership, and data-driven instruction. Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with administration, staff, students, and families. Position type: High School Teaching / Special Education School / site: Leyden High School District 212 Date available: 01/04/2027 Attachments: Advisory Lead.pdf , Long-Term Guest Teacher Manual.pdf , Teacher.pdf