Special Education Teacher - Self Contained

Supervisor:   Principal / Assistant Principal/Director of Student Services & Special Education
Salary:   Per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Contract Extension and Benefits
Work Year:  Beginning on or about December 1, 2024, through the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year

This assignment is working with grade 3-5 self-contained special education students.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement, required.
• Previous experience working with intermediate self-contained special education students.
• An interest and/or experience working with students with varying levels/types of disabilities.
• Expertise in conducting educational assessments and the development of individual educational programs.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement.
• A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities.
• A strong commitment to professional excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guides the learning process toward achievement of district-approved curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to communicate these objectives to students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

ASSESSMENT

• demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
• selects appropriate assessment instruments
• conducts assessments appropriately
• interprets assessment information accurately
• demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process
• conducts ongoing assessment of instructional goals and objectives
• demonstrates awareness, understanding and knowledge of the variety of physical, emotional and cognitive conditions which may contribute to a student's learning problems
• reports assessment data in a clear and concise manner
• provides classroom observations

DESIGNS INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

• develops individualized goals and objectives based on assessment results
• provides long-range student planning
• fully participates in the MDC/IEP process

COMMUNICATION/COLLABORATION

• demonstrates collaborative problem-solving
• communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents
• interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc., as an effective team member
• promotes positive public relations

PROVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

• facilitates mainstreaming/integrated education programming when needed
• demonstrates an understanding of a variety of disabilities
• provides instructional support within a regular classroom, if needed
• selects, prepares and/or adapts materials to meet individual student needs
• employs a variety of instructional techniques, methods and materials appropriate for meeting individual student needs
• demonstrates effective individual, group, and classroom behavior management techniques

CASE MANAGEMENT

• participates with the building Student Services Team
• monitors implementation of student I.E.P.'s
• responsible for gathering, monitoring, and completion of all pupil data surrounding staffings, case studies, and annual review
• manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences
• manages and coordinates required paperwork
• trains, supervises and assists in the evaluation of paraprofessionals (when applicable)

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• follows policies and procedures of the district
  a)  daily attendance and punctuality
  b)  supervision of students
  c)  meeting attendance
  d)  discipline policy and procedures
• demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordancewith these mandates
• demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
• demonstrates professionalism
  a)  is flexible and adaptable to change
  b)  uses judgment appropriately
  c)  conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
  d)  treats others with respect and dignity
• demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback
• participates in professional growth activities, such as
  a)  membership in professional organization
  b)  supervision of student teacher
  c)  inservice/workshop/seminar
  d)  continued higher education                                   
•   actively participates in the staff evaluation process

 This job description is not exhaustive, performs other duties as assigned.

Apply:

Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://www.applitrack.com/orland135/onlineapp/default.aspx

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.