Long Term Guest Special Education Teacher and Advisory Lead

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.