Openings as of 9/8/2026Substitute
BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220
BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: EDUCATOR
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Holds a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement(s) for the assigned teaching position.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or appropriate Department Chair or Administrator
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Completed by Office of Human Resources)
Days/year
9/8/26 - 12/8/26
Benefits
Not Eligible For
Salary
$220 - $250 per day
ADOPTED: January 28, 1985
REVIEWED: 2022
TITLE: EXTENDED (GIFTED) RESOURCE EDUCATOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
POSITION OVERVIEW:The Extended (Gifted) Resource Educator provides enriched and accelerated instruction to identified gifted and high-achieving students in grades K-5 through a resource model. The role also serves as an instructional resource to general education teachers by supporting differentiation, enrichment, and talent development within the classroom setting. This position works collaboratively with building and district staff to support program fidelity and student growth.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Program Director
SUPERVISES: Students identified for extended learning in language arts and mathematics
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to all duties and responsibilities outlined in the District'sEducator job description, the Extended (Gifted) Resource Educator will:
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Approx. Dates of Leave
September 17, 2026 - October 16, 2026
Pay
10/19/2026 - 02/02/2027
Candidate must hold current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement(s).
TITLE: TEACHER
Teachers shall be responsible to the building principal and/or the Department Chairperson, and the duties of the position shall include:
1. PROGRAM
a. Lesson Plans: Develop and maintain plans for daily instruction based on district courses of study and guides.
b. Instruction: Utilize teaching methods and orderly classroom procedures to meet the wide range of abilities, interests, and maturational levels of students.
c. Objectives: Establish and communicate to students well-defined objectives for each unit of work, including evaluation procedures, homework, tests, related projects, and class activities.
d. Evaluation: Cooperate with the school administration in evaluating the school program by serving on study groups. Make recommendations to the administration regarding methods of improving curricular, extra-curricular or general program areas.
e. Development: Assist in development of, be knowledgeable about, and be guided by the appropriate curriculum of the district.
f. Field Trips: Conduct appropriate field trips which are part of the educational program.
2. STAFF
a. Meetings: Attend and participate in meetings (district, faculty, and department).
b. School Activities: Share in the responsibility of supervising extra-curricular and other school activities.
c. Staff Communication: Share with other staff members ideas and techniques to improve curriculum and teaching. Confer with other staff members regarding experiences with a given student when such action is appropriate to student needs.
3. STUDENTS
a. Evaluation: Evaluate individual student progress on a regular basis and maintain necessary records.
b. Reports: Provide written student progress reports as required and/or upon special request of the school administration.
c. Parent Conferences: Meet with parents to discuss student needs, problems or progress.
d. Student Conferences: Hold conferences with individual students as determined by teacher and/or student need.
e. Health and Welfare: Exercise reasonable measures to assure student health and safety, being alert to unusual mental or physical conditions of students and referring these to nurse, guidance counselor or administration.
f. Special Needs: Identify needs in students which might constitute potentially disabling conditions and advise, plan and assist in implementation with the appropriate administrator in order to provide each student with a suitable program of instruction. Participate with resource personnel for the purpose of follow-up to the aforementioned procedure.
g. Conduct: Assume responsibility for supervising the behavior of students in his/her direct charge and exercise authority, as warranted, over other students on school property or during approved events away from campus.
h. Cumulative Records: Review individual students' cumulative records at beginning of school term or upon enrollment and receipt of out-of-district records. Be responsible for entry of appropriate student data.
4. OPERATIONS
a. Policies, Regulations, Procedures: Know and observe the policies and regulations of the district and of the assigned individual buildings.
b. Pupil Attendance, Tardiness: Keep records of pupil attendance and tardiness, and utilize procedures that encourage punctuality.
c. Injury, Illness: Report to the administration any injury or illness to a student or self which occurs within school jurisdiction.
d. Absence: Advise administration prior to absence from school as designated in Substitute Teachers Handbook.
e. Substitutes: Provide appropriate plans and materials for use by substitute as designated in Substitute Teacher's Handbook.
f. Books, Supplies: Account for books and supplies and keep requisite records of their quantity and condition. Be responsible for requests and efficient management of books and supplies.
g. Physical Plant: Observe proper procedures for maintaining a safe and orderly physical environment and inform the administration of unsafe and/or unsanitary conditions.
h. Emergency Procedures: Know and observe all school regulations regarding emergency procedures. Review these procedures with students periodically.
i. Professional Responsibilities: Allocate sufficient time before, during and after the school day to complete classroom duties and other professional responsibilities.
5. FINANCE
a. Budget, Requisitions: Requisition as necessary and assist in the development of the annual budget.b. Student Activities: Keep adequate records of all financial transactions relating to student activities.
6. PUBLIC RELATIONS
a. Presentation: Interpret school programs and procedures to students and parents when requested by the administration.
b. School/Community ?Relations: Participate in Back-to-School, Open House and other occasional school/community functions.
c. Public Representative: Present a positive and constructive representation of the district to the public.
7. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
a. Professional Meetings, Courses: Maintain professional excellence through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, reading professional literature and/or taking advanced courses.b. Ethical Standards: Recognize the magnitude of the responsibility inherent in the teaching process. The desire for the respect and confidence of one's colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the members of the community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible degree of ethical conduct.
Teachers are members of the professional staff who are required by law to hold a teaching certificate and endorsement for the position to which they are assigned. Culinary work experience preferred.
Terms of Employment: (Completed by Office of Human Resources)
TITLE: EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Student Services, the Early Childhood Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives, and functions as an IEP Case Manager to assigned students. REPORTS TO: Building Principal & Director of Student Services
January 6, 2027 - April 16, 2027
Rate of Pay
TITLE: SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
POSITION OVERVIEW:The Speech and Language Pathologist provides speech and language services to students ages 3-22 across the district, supporting communication skills necessary for access to the educational environment. The Speech and Language Pathologist may serve as the case manager for students whose primary eligibility is Speech or Language Impairment and may also provide services as a related service provider for students with a variety of disability eligibilities or educational entitlements. Responsibilities may include assessment, direct and consultative therapy, IEP, 504, and MTSS participation, collaboration with staff and families, and professional learning. The position may be itinerant and serve multiple school sites, with assignments adjusted annually based on student needs.
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Student Support Services, Principals, and/or designee
Approx Date of Leave
08/14/26 - 12/22/26
$50 per hour
1. Baccalaureate Degree preferred, minimum Associate Degree preparation. 2. Current Registered Nurse Licensure in State of Illinois. 3. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Program completion. 4. Experience in nursing and completion of a School Nurse Emergency Care course. 5. Illinois Certified Vision and Hearing technician preferred. 6. Exemplary organizational, interpersonal, communication and technology skills. 7. Ability to work harmoniously with children. 8. Must be able to work under close supervision and follow orders. 9. Should have a caring and sympathetic nature. 10. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all staff and the public. 11. Communicates effectively. 12. Demonstrates proficient use of English language in written and oral forms. 13. Uses/operates computer equipment related to the position.
REPORTS TO: Nursing Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY:
The registered nurse provides direct nursing services to students and staff members to maximize health and wellness in the school community. All duties are performed in accordance with district/state board of education policies and procedures and state law regarding nurse practice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Nursing Care
1. Promotes and protects the optimal health status of children. 2. Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students and staff in response to the nursing assessment and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates. 3. Assists Certified School Nurse in obtaining a health and developmental history. 4. Performs mandated screening procedures for vision and hearing (requires state credentials as a screener) and evaluates findings and refers deficits in vision, hearing, and growth, etc. 5. Administers medication with appropriate guidelines and documentation; knows purpose and side effects. 6. Participates in maintaining accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates, including immunization, physical examinations, and medical conditions, and related archival responsibilities. 7. Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter. 8. Identifies deviant health findings. 9. Under guidance of Certified School Nurse, participates in special service meetings and completes health care plans.
B. Communication
1. Maintains communication with the certified school nurse, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students. 2. Initiates referrals to parents, school personnel and community health resources for intervention, remediation and follow-through.
3. Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff including workman’s compensation claims and initializes exposure incident checklist. 4. Provides health services and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance. 5. Compiles data for statistical purposes. 6. Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health related issues. C. Organization 1. Maintains a daily log of student/staff visits and documentation on individual health record. 2. Maintains the daily environment of health office facility and supplies. 3. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. 4. Provides leadership and/or support for staff wellness programs. 5. Assists in the formation of health policies, goals and objectives for the school district. 6. Performs other health or school-related work as required.
D. Professional Development
1. Participates as a member of their professional school nursing organization (IASN, NASN) and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and education fields. 2. Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness.
E. Other
1. Performs other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor.
PHYSICAL CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
The Registered Nurse will be responsible for delivering an individualized health
care plan and assisting with the delivery of an individualized educational plan if applicable. The use of adaptive equipment may be necessary such as wheelchairs (manual, electric), Hoyer lift, specialized walkers or chairs, respiratory devices, communication devices, feeding devices, and others depending on student needs. The job may require lifting for therapies and toileting. Exposure to blood and body fluids is possible. The individual must be able to learn the necessary adaptive equipment and institute use of said equipment; learn any therapies as designed by the special education team and implement appropriately; and meet the physical care taking responsibilities in the health plan.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Days: As Needed Hours per day: As Needed, but no to exceed 8 hours Pay: $42.00 per hour Benifits: Not Eligible
Candidate must hold current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License, Illinois Substitute License, or Illinois Paraprofessional License registered in Region 34, Lake ROE.
