Identify, Educate, Empower

Knox-Warren Special Education District is currently seeking dedicated, compassionate and solution focused individuals to fill open positions for the 2025-26 school year. 

Current Openings 

Non-Certified Staff 

Paraprofessionals-Multiple Locations

Certified Staff

Special Education Teachers – Multiple Locations
School Social Workers
Instructional Coach

Apply Now

Or email your resume and cover letter to Heidi Lancaster: [email protected] 

To be considered for a certified position please email your resume and letter of interest to Zach Crowl: [email protected]

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Paid Sick days & Personal days (Full-Time Employees)
• Retirement Plans:
  • Teachers’ Retirement System Pension
  • Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Pension
• Attractive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans (Full-Time Employees)
• Board pays 90% of Health Premium *based on lowest cost, single rate*
• Higher Education Partnership with Grand Canyon University
• Tuition Reimbursements with Director approval
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Board Paid Life Insurance Policy (Full-Time Employees)
• Continued Professional Development Opportunities
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
• Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certification and Training (CPI)
• Student Teaching and Internship Hosting
• Administrative Services
• Options for 403b Investments
• Professional Collaboration Opportunities

Other Resources

How to become a Paraprofessional
https://isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure.aspx
https://www.roe33.net/paraprofessionalinformationtesting

ISBE Licensure: https://isbe.net/Pages/Educator-Licensure.aspx