Position Type:
Licensed Special Education/Special Education Teacher
Date Posted:
7/27/2026
Location:
Rantoul City Schools Dist 137
Date Available:
08/12/2026
District:
Rantoul City Schools #137
Special Education Instructional Coach - District Wide
Minimum Starting Salary $56,250.00
Maximum Starting Salary $107,890.08
District and Salary Information
Rantoul City Schools is hiring a Special Education Instructional Coach - This is a 200 day per year position
Why choose RCS? Here are three reasons, just to get started...
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Our Students. Once you meet them, you will love them!
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Small Classes. We pride ourselves on our very small class sizes (15-20 per class).
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Professional Support. Our schools have Instructional Coaches, Tech Integration Specialists, Reading and Math Specialists, Counselors and Social Workers__all to support you and your students.
District and Salary Information
Special Education Instructional Reports to: Director of Special Education Coach/Inclusion Facilitator
Primary Function
The Special Education Instructional Coach/Inclusion Facilitator is charged with the following responsibilities:
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Improving teaching and learning
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Building and maintaining collaborative relationships
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Leading with integrity and professionalism
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Creating and sustaining a culture of high expectations
General Qualifications:
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Possesses a valid Professional Educator License; Special Education Endorsement
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Possesses or is pursuing a Master's degree in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction or related field from an accredited college or university
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Previous experience in a teacher-leader or coaching role preferred
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Previous experience teaching both elementary and middle school special education preferred
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Previous experience with and commitment to inclusion and co-teaching
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Previous experience providing Professional Development for staff preferred
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Special interest/skills related to providing specially designed instruction in the general education setting
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Expertise and experience utilizing both Universal Design for Learning and differentiation in the classroom in order to meet the needs of all students
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Expertise and experience in analyzing student data in order to drive instructional decision making
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Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Expertise and experience implementing best teaching practices for students with various disabilities
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Basic skills in technology
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Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a positive professional community of adult learners
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Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS
Staff member will effectively perform the following duties in a timely manner:
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Provide instructional leadership and support to improve performance of special education teachers and paraprofessionals
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Coach and assist teachers with curriculum development, classroom management, instructional strategies, assessment of student performance and all aspects of professional development in multiple content areas
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Improve teachers' content, management and instructional strategies to better address the needs of all students in a positive environment
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Demonstrate a working knowledge and use of instructional strategies for working with the diverse needs of students in multiple content areas
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Demonstrate a commitment to meaningful inclusion for all students through strategic support and guidance that improves academic, behavioral and social emotional outcomes for students with disabilities
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Provide explicit guidance on specially designed instruction, co-planning, co-teaching and co-assessing for both special education and general education teachers
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Demonstrate leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback
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Develop effective scheduling plans to visit and support each teacher during the year
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Facilitate collaborative co-planning discussions with co-teaching partners
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Assists special education teachers in data collection and progress monitoring
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Provide special education teachers and teaching assistants with strategies and activities that address IEP goals and assist IEP students in meeting Illinois Learning Standards
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Participate in IEP meetings and annual reviews (as needed) and facilitate the compilation of accurate documentation for student records
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Provide coaching to support and encourage general and special education teachers to effectively implement and integrate technology into their differentiated instruction
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Facilitates the selection of research-based curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment for special education programs
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Provides feedback on program effectiveness to site and program administrators
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Initiates and coordinates innovative programming
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Assists in the coordination of professional development for special education personnel, and assists in conducting professional development
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Prepares and disseminates information to school personnel, parents, students, public and community agencies related to special education programming
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Assist Special Education Administrators in the development of a special education teacher mentoring program
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Attends meetings or conferences to be informed of special education matters
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Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Assistant Director of Special Education, Superintendent, and Board of Education
Mental Demands:
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Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, teachers, administration and community.
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Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Working Conditions:
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Indoor classrooms/schools, exposure to: student noise, lawn mowing, music, odors of food, mowed grass and possible communicable diseases.
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Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, field trips; exposure to: temperatures (hot, warm, cool, cold), and exposure to mowed grass.
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Regular work attendance.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: Indicate according to essential duties/responsibilities
Use hands dexterously (use fingers to handle,
Reach with hands and arms
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Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl
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