Special Education Teacher

Position Type:
Special Education/ Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
12/10/2024

Location:

District Wide

Date Available:

August 2025

Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a special education (LBS I) endorsement;

Foundational knowledge of Google Classroom applications;

Individual must be flexible, creative and child-centered;

Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed;

Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions;

Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using standards-based varied teaching methods to address student learning styles;

Strong knowledge of the Common Core State Standards, and instructional best practices in literacy, and mathematics;

Familiarity with EASYIEP, as well as the ability to work with the Special Education Coordinator to facilitate IEP meetings;

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Job Summary: The special education teacher’s primary goal is to provide instructional services to children with disabilities according to the child’s Individual Education Program (IEP). The teacher is responsible for developing objectives and timelines that are appropriate to the student’s needs as indicated in their IEP. The teacher is responsible for planning and implementing engaging instruction that is aligned with the curriculum, but modified to meet the needs and abilities of each student.

The teacher may need to provide instructional support within a co-teaching, push-in, resource and/or self-contained setting. The teacher monitors student progress and communicates regularly with parents, staff, and administrators. The teacher collaborates with other classroom teachers and related service providers in the development and implementation of best practices, thus ensuring that the special education student’s needs are met in all school settings.

Multiple positions are available for the  school year.

Qualifications:

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a special education (LBS I) endorsement;
• Foundational knowledge of Google Classroom applications;
• Individual must be flexible, creative and child-centered;
• Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed;
• Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions;
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using standards-based varied teaching methods to address student learning styles;
• Strong knowledge of the Common Core State Standards, and instructional best practices in literacy, and mathematics;
• Familiarity with EASYIEP, as well as the ability to work with the Special Education Coordinator to facilitate IEP meetings;
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary of $49,029; (Please click the link to view the current (salary schedule);
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience;
• Qualified candidates may be granted up to twenty years of verified full-time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule;
• We offer a mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District;
• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Met Life), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans  CCSD
  130 Benefit Summary Guide);
• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program;
• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

Working Conditions:

• 180 days per year - August through May/June
• K-5
  
  Work Hours:
  
  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Middle School
  
  Work Hours:
  
  7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Application Procedure: Submit application online www.district
130.org

Cook County School District 130 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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