Special Education - STRIVE Program JobID : 7524

BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220

BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE : SPECIAL EDUCATION EDUCATOR - STRIVE PROGRAM

PROGRAM : STRIVE (Structured Teaching Reinforced in a Visual Environment)

FOCUS :   Autism & Related Needs

LOCATIONS :   Countryside Elementary School, Station Middle School, Barrington High School

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :

• Hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Hold an appropriate Illinois Special Education endorsement (LBS1)
• Knowledge of IDEA, Illinois School Code, and ISBE regulations related to special education
• Demonstrated knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and related learning needs
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills
• CPI certification or ability to obtain

Preferred Qualifications :

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Special Education Educator - STRIVE Program provides highly specialized, individualized instruction to students with autism spectrum disorder and related learning needs in a small, structured classroom environment. This position supports students who require predictable routines, visual supports, and proactive behavioral strategies to access academic, social, communication, and functional learning opportunities.

The STRIVE educator collaborates closely with related service providers, paraprofessionals, families, and the IEP team to ensure students receive instruction in the least restrictive environment, with intentional opportunities for inclusion in general education settings as appropriate.

This position fulfills all duties and responsibilities outlined in the district's Special Education Educator (PreK-12+) job description, with additional responsibilities specific to the STRIVE instructional model.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW :

The STRIVE Program (Structured Teaching Reinforced in a Visual Environment) serves students with autism or similar learning profiles who benefit from :

Students in STRIVE may be performing below, at, or above grade level academically but require structured supports to access learning due to differences in social communication, sensory processing, executive functioning, or self-regulation.

REPORTS TO :   Building Principal & District Student Services Administrators

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

In addition to all duties and responsibilities outlined in the District's  Special Education Educator (PreK-12+) job description , the STRIVE program educator will :

Instruction & Structured Teaching

Behavioral & Social-Emotional Supports

Collaboration & Related Services

Inclusion, Integration & Transitions

Data, IEPs & Family Communication

Professional Responsibilities

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : (Completed by Office of Human Resources)

Days / year

182 days

Benefits

D220 Benefits

Salary

BEA Salary Schedule

02 / 2026