Self-Contained Special Education Teacher

Whiteside School District #115 is seeking a qualified special education teacher for Whiteside Middle School. This teacher will work with a self-contained classroom of students who have multiple needs and a variety of disabilities. The curriculum includes basic academics with an emphasis on life skills. The teacher will co-facilitate services with the speech-language pathologist and school social worker who provide push-in instruction. The teacher will also work with related service providers such as OT, PT, music therapist, and augmentative communication professional. A classroom paraprofessional, as well as individual care aides, will work under the teacher's direction.

Appropriate Illinois licensure is required.

Please send resume, letter of application, and 3 letters of reference to:

Whiteside School District #115 111 Warrior Way Belleville, IL 62221

Questions about this position may be directed to Mrs. Chris Stinnett, Special Services Coordinator, at chris.stinnett@wssd115.org.

Applications will be accepted unti the position is filled.