Description:
Arlington Heights School District 25 has an opening for a full-time (1.00 FTE) IS Teacher at Westgate Elementary School for the 2025-26 school year.
There is one IS classroom at each grade level in kindergarten through fifth grade which is paired with a general education “buddy” classroom for continuous integration throughout the school day.
Students typically demonstrate an academic profile at or above grade level and may require support related to attention deficits, executive functioning needs, and emotional/behavioral regulation difficulties . Students may also exhibit social language and social skill deficits which require explicit teaching.
All students participate in the general education classes using a co-taught instructional model and accommodations.
All students participate in the specials of Physical Education, Art, Music, Library Media Center, Lunch and Recess with a general education classroom given shared teaching assistant support and accommodations.
Students may receive core instruction in the special education small group classroom using grade level core curriculum or an alternative curriculum based on individual student needs.
Related services (e.g. speech therapy, social work, occupational therapy) are provided in a push in and pull out format based on individual student needs.
Behavioral support is provided to students throughout the school day that aligns with students' Individualized Education Plan and may include a Behavior Intervention Plan.
Qualifications:
Must possess a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a LBS1 Endorsement for K-5
Preferred candidates will speak a second language
Preferred candidates will be willing to work with students outside of the normal school day by participating in activities, athletics, or other school related endeavors
Salary:
This position is part of the Arlington Teachers' Association (ATA) professional agreement. The salary is dependent upon full-time years of experience and education level. It ranges from BA (+0 graduate hours) and no full-time years of experience ($51,984.00) to MA (+32 graduate hours beyond the MA degree) and 7 years of full-time teaching experience ($65,928.00).
Application Procedure:
Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted online, including the following:
- a completed online application
- a current resume and letter of interest
- three letters of recommendation
- a photocopy of all academic transcripts
- a photocopy of valid Illinois PEL
All supporting documents must be uploaded into the online application. The letter of interest may be addressed to:
Kendra Perri
Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Planning
Faith's Law: Effective July 1, 2023, districts are required to conduct an Employee History Review (EHR) of prior employers to determine if they have been the subject of a sexual misconduct allegation, been discharged, been asked to resign, or were disciplined due to an adjudication or finding of sexual misconduct. Applicants who are offered a position will be required to affirm that they are not disqualified from employment for these reasons and to authorize this review.
If you have any questions regarding this posting please email personnel@sd25.org.
