Supervisor: Principal / Assistant Principal
Salary: Per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Contract Extension and Benefits / Benefit Premiums
Work Schedule: School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement, required.
Previous experience work with elementary 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 establish 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://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135

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.

Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (multiple positions)