Long Term Substitute - Special Education **ANTICIPATED beginning in January* at Oak Park Elementary School District 97 in Oak Park, IL

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Special Education Teacher (Temporary) Revised: June 2025 Perm/contract: Temporary Department: Core Instruction FLSA Status: Non-exempt Reports To: Core Instruction Administration Primary Reporting Location: Julian Middle School Level: Middle School Compensation: $160/day. After 21 consecutive days, $281/day Date Available: SY26-27 Bargaining Unit & Classification: N/A Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Benefits: N/A D97 Ideal Team Member Profile The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual: Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs. Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency. Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners. Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools. Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members. Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels. Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members. Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in service of students and colleagues. Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers. Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students. About This Role The Special Education Teacher position supports student learning by committing to evidence-based instructional strategies and program planning will be pivotal in fostering the comprehensive development of students with diverse needs. As a key member of the district's Core Instruction Department, the Special Education Teacher position will be proficient in adapting the general education curriculum to address student's needs; you will create a balanced instructional program tailored to individual needs. Your expertise in assessment, progress monitoring, and adherence to Individual Education Programs (IEPs) will ensure accurate tracking of student development. Effective communication and collaboration with parents, administrators, and fellow educators will be a cornerstone, as will your administrative responsibilities, including meticulous record-keeping and compliance with state and federal regulations The Special Education Teacher position will ensure that equity is at the center of the district's Core Instruction services to positively impact student learning and employee practices as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Instruction and Program Planning: Employ special educational strategies, including but not limited to scientific or evidence-based instruction, and techniques to improve the development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory. Employ educational strategies and techniques to reinforce learning and meet the diverse needs of students. Modify and/or accommodate the general education curriculum based on specific instructional techniques and technologies identified as best practices. Plan and conduct activities that create a balanced program of instruction. In-depth knowledge of child guidance principles and practices specific to children with special education needs. Familiarity with classroom procedures and the ability to manage appropriate student conduct. Understa