Refocus, Reset, Restore Teacher (2025-26 School Year)

ROCKFORD, ILPosted 22 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Rockford Public Schools

• Job overview

  The Refocus, Reset, Restore Teacher for the 2025-26 school year provides instructional support and facilitates communication between teams, teachers, and families to support student behavior and academic progress.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The teacher maintains a safe learning environment, establishes behavior standards, participates in MTSS meetings, consults with students, monitors academic and behavioral data, provides parent updates, and participates in social-emotional groups and professional growth opportunities.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a salary range of $43,642 to $91,830 based on education and experience, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid sick and personal time, paid holidays, board-paid retirement, optional 403(b), and employee assistance program.

• Experience and skills

  A Professional Educator License is required, with preferred experience working with self-contained or at-risk populations; skills include de-escalation techniques and building relationships with adolescents and families aligned with core values.

• Career development

  The role includes participation in job training and professional growth opportunities to enhance job performance.

• Work environment and culture

  The school district emphasizes core values of character, communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a supportive educational environment.

• Company information

  Rockford Public Schools is a public school district focused on student success and community engagement, providing education and intervention programs.

• Team overview

  The teacher reports to the building principal and collaborates with classroom teachers and MTSS teams to support student interventions.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based at Wilson ASPIRE within Rockford Public Schools with moderate in-district travel and occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.

• Unique job features

  The job involves working with at-risk students in an intervention program with responsibilities including data monitoring, behavior management, and communication facilitation, requiring physical activities such as walking, lifting, and repetitive motions.

Company overview

Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205) is a public school district based in Rockford, Illinois, serving a diverse student population across pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district operates numerous elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as specialized programs focusing on career readiness, STEM education, and the arts. Funded primarily through local property taxes and state funding, RPS 205 emphasizes equity, innovation, and community partnerships to enhance student outcomes. Established in the mid-19th century, the district has a long history of adapting to the evolving educational needs of its community.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to emphasize your experience in supporting at-risk or self-contained student populations and your skills in behavior management and de-escalation techniques, aligning with the Refocus, Reset, Restore Teacher role at Rockford Public Schools.

• Highlight your ability to facilitate communication between teams, teachers, and families, as well as your experience contributing to intervention plans and monitoring student progress with data, as these are key responsibilities in the job description.

• Apply through multiple platforms including Rockford Public Schools’ official career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s reach and visibility for this position.

• Connect with current staff or administrators in the Wilson ASPIRE or intervention programs at Rockford Public Schools on LinkedIn; start conversations by asking about their experience working in the Refocus, Reset, Restore program or how they support student behavior and academic progress.

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