Elementary Teacher - Reading at Butler
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Elementary Teacher - Reading at Butler
Springfield School District 186 – Butler Elementary School, Springfield, Illinois
Job Details
Job ID:
5671721
Application Deadline:
May 07, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 20, 2026
Job Description
Title:
Elementary Teacher – Reading
Location:
Butler Elementary School
Contract Period:
180 days
Reports To:
Building Principal
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License, with elementary Reading endorsement
Knowledge in the area of early literacy: e.g., Reading Recovery training, completion of District literacy courses or equivalent college-level literacy courses
Minimum 2 years of successful classroom or resource teaching experience at the elementary level
Experience working collaboratively with other teachers
Broad understanding of diagnostic tools, intervention strategies, progress monitoring, and data analysis
Experience in flexible grouping, including small group and individual instructional practices
Familiarity with current scientifically-based reading research (SBRR) and scientifically-based reading instruction (SBRI)
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Responsibilities
Plan and provide appropriate intervention instruction for K – 5 students who score below expectations in district-identified literacy assessments
Use progress‑monitoring assessments (i.e., DIBELS, running records) to determine effectiveness of intervention and inform instruction
Use diagnostic tools as appropriate
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other appropriate school personnel to establish short‑term goals for student instruction and articulate appropriate entry and exit criteria
Inform and involve parents in their child’s reading progress
Honor the 90‑minute uninterrupted reading block
Collaborate with building leaders to plan and deliver the building comprehensive assessment systemAttend required professional development training
Maintain accurate records and reports
Comply with policies stipulated when working in a grant‑funded program
Perform other duties as assigned
Effective Date
First contractual day of the 2026-2027
District 186 180‑day calendar
Salary and Benefits
In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule
Position Type
Full‑Time
Job Categories
Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Office of Human Resources
3063 Fiat Ave
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Phone: 217-525-3006
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Springfield School District 186 – Butler Elementary School, Springfield, Illinois
Job Details
Job ID:
5671721
Application Deadline:
May 07, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 20, 2026
Job Description
Title:
Elementary Teacher – Reading
Location:
Butler Elementary School
Contract Period:
180 days
Reports To:
Building Principal
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid Illinois Professional Educator’s License, with elementary Reading endorsement
Knowledge in the area of early literacy: e.g., Reading Recovery training, completion of District literacy courses or equivalent college-level literacy courses
Minimum 2 years of successful classroom or resource teaching experience at the elementary level
Experience working collaboratively with other teachers
Broad understanding of diagnostic tools, intervention strategies, progress monitoring, and data analysis
Experience in flexible grouping, including small group and individual instructional practices
Familiarity with current scientifically-based reading research (SBRR) and scientifically-based reading instruction (SBRI)
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Responsibilities
Plan and provide appropriate intervention instruction for K – 5 students who score below expectations in district-identified literacy assessments
Use progress‑monitoring assessments (i.e., DIBELS, running records) to determine effectiveness of intervention and inform instruction
Use diagnostic tools as appropriate
Collaborate with classroom teachers and other appropriate school personnel to establish short‑term goals for student instruction and articulate appropriate entry and exit criteria
Inform and involve parents in their child’s reading progress
Honor the 90‑minute uninterrupted reading block
Collaborate with building leaders to plan and deliver the building comprehensive assessment systemAttend required professional development training
Maintain accurate records and reports
Comply with policies stipulated when working in a grant‑funded program
Perform other duties as assigned
Effective Date
First contractual day of the 2026-2027
District 186 180‑day calendar
Salary and Benefits
In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule
Position Type
Full‑Time
Job Categories
Classroom Teacher > Reading/Literacy
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Office of Human Resources
3063 Fiat Ave
Springfield, Illinois 62703
Phone: 217-525-3006
#J-18808-Ljbffr