High School Special Education Teacher; SY

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Achievement
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– We contribute to, respect and serve in our communities.

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– We expect ourbest and strive to make our best even better.

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– We learn andgrow through adversity and challenges.

Optimism
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High School Special Education Teacher

Salary:Competitive Salary and Benefits

Location:Chicago, IL

Reports To:Principal

Acero Schools teachers are unique in that they realize success is built on relationships. They focus their work on student learning. Furthermore, theywhole-heartedly believe thatallstudents can learn and demonstrate that by engaging principles of distributed leadership and distributed counseling.

Acero Schools teachers know that they are responsible for the academic growth oftheir students, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure success.

Classroom teachers at Acero Schools lead the curriculum, instruction, and assessment for students to which they are assigned. They relentlessly pursue student growthand achievement through diligent planning, careful instructional execution, andon-going collaboration with colleagues and the school leadership team.

• Ensure high academic standards are set for and met by all students.
• Develop and execute a rigorous standards-based curriculum through collaboration with general education teachers.
• Differentiate curriculum, instruction, and individualized education plans to meet individual student needs.
• Use student performance data derived from teacher-created and standardized assessments to drive instructional decision-making.
• Designand implement high quality IEPs that effectively catalog student needs withclear objectives and outcomes in a timely manner.
• Effectively use various co-teaching models to deliver high quality instruction to students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.

• Createa classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Develop positive relationships with students.
• Develop classroom rules for behavior that are consistent with the school wide rules and Acero Student Code of Conduct.
• Develop positive relationships with parents for the purpose of creating a support for students and their education program; execute assigned home visits to facilitate this process.
• Assistin promoting the participation of students, parents, and other members of thestaff in Acero-initiated activities.

• Collaborate with Assistant Principal to develop and execute Professional Growth Plan.
• Engagein self-initiated focused, reflective work (action research, critical collaboration, case study, or learning log).
• Clearly and accurately communicate with administration, colleagues, students, parents,and larger academic community to improve academic outcomes for all students.
• Exhibit personal responsibility for daily work and attendance, personal appearance, student learning, and school success.
• Demonstratecollegial behavior and make professional development contributions to theschool community.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all Federal and State rules and regulations regarding Special Education.
• Serveas a resource for disability related issues for staff, parents, and students.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate the academic progress of students under his/her leadership and articulate the methods used to achieve those results
• Strongtechnology skills and familiarity with electronic IEP systems
• Valid Illinois Special Education License (LBS1) or equivalent (required)
• Musthold…