SCOPE OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Building Principal, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
·Minimum B.A./B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
·Current Illinois teaching license in required content area.
·Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
·Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
·Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
·Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
·Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
·Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
·Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
·Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology to individualize instruction.
·Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
·Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
·Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
·Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
·Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs,
instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
·Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
·Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student’s IEP.
·Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate resources.
·Serves as primary contact for the parents.
·Collaborates with school psychologist to conduct special education evaluations and reevaluations.
·Provides direction and supervision of paraprofessionals as directed.
·Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
·Completes all district and state reporting requirements.
Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:
·Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities.
·Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
·Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers, etc.) regarding the needs of students.
·Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptions, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
·Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature apparent or as assigned.
Please see our website for more information and instruction for submitting application. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, May 21, 2025. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Nicks at snicks@sccsd130.com.
To apply for this job email your details to snicks@sccsd130.com
