Supervisor: Principal / Assistant Principal/Coordinator of Student Services & Special Education
Salary: Per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement, 2024-2028 Contract Extension
Benefits: Benefits Summary & Rates

This position will be working in the self-contained special education early childhood program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ISBE PEL with Early Childhood Self-Contained Gen Ed endorsement, required
ISBE Early Childhood Special Education approval, required
ISBE PEL with ESL endorsement required or willing to obtain
Experience working with special education students preferred
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 strong commitment to professional excellence.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

ASSESSMENT

demonstrate knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
familiar with formative and summative assessment procedures
select appropriate assessment instruments
conducts assessments appropriately
interprets assessment information accurately
demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process
conducts an 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
provide classroom observations

DESIGNS INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

develops individualized goals and benchmarks based on assessment results
progress monitors IEP goals and benchmarks
fully participates in the Eligibility/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

demonstrates the ability to integrate direct services into a regular early childhood setting
demonstrates an understanding of state approved early childhood curriculum
provides instructional support within a regular early childhood
selects, prepares and/or adapts materials to meet individual student needs
demonstrates effective individual, group, and classroom behavior management techniques.

CASE MANAGEMENT

participates with the Early Childhood Team
monitors implementation of student IEP's
responsible for gathering, monitoring, and completion of all student data for eligibility and IEP meetings
manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences
manages and coordinates required paperwork
trains and supports paraprofessionals
participates in parent training sessions

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

follows policies and procedures of the district
- a) daily attendance and punctuality
- b) supervision of students
- c) meeting attendance
- d) maintains confidentiality
demonstrates knowledge of special education rules and regulations in accordance with 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

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.

Early Childhood Spec Ed Self-Contained Teacher 2026-27