Pre-K STRIVE Teacher bei Springfield School District 186

TITLE OF VACANCY: Pre-K STRIVE Teacher

LOCATION:  TBD

CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 Days

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

Sign on Bonus:  For the 2025-2026 school year, a sign on bonus will be provided to new hires.

                                   
The first installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the successful candidate’s start date (sign on bonus will be prorated).       

The second installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid on the first paycheck in June 2026, following the successful candidate’s first year (sign on bonus will be prorated).                                      

If the employee does not complete 4 years, they will be responsible for repayment of the prorated amount ($1,000.00 per year).     

For the 2025-2026 school year, all teachers in the following positions will receive a stipend in the amount of $2,500.00 (stipened bonus will be prorated).

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Valid Illinois Professional Educators License and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement/approvals
2. Knowledge of current curriculum, instructional trends, and school improvement process
3. Strong organizational skills
4. Strong problem solving skills
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Ability to informally and formally assess learning and behavioral needs of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide a high quality, structured learning environment for Pre-K students with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities.
2. Plan and implement instruction in accordance with the approved Student Support Services Pre-K curriculum for instructional classrooms.
3. Establish and maintain records of student assessment procedures and progress monitoring.
4. Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning by establishing routines, a behavior management plan and social emotional support. 
5. Implement curricular and behavioral support to students as Individualized Education Programs specify.
6. Actively participate in staff development activities.
7. Contribute to school improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQUIP) initiatives. 
8. Attend district in-services and professional development opportunities in order to implement new strategies for curriculum and instructional improvement.
9. Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public. 
10. Other duties as assigned.