Teacher Mac Secondary

MAC Teacher

The Multi Abilities Classroom (MAC) special education teacher provides instruction and support for students with significant academic learning, communication and behavioral needs in a highly structured and consistent self-contained setting. The MAC teacher designs and delivers scaffold instruction aligned to the Essential Elements, collaborates with related service providers and school teams, and creates a predictable, supportive classroom environment that promotes academic and social emotional growth, communication, independence and engagement.

The MAC teacher monitors progress, implements evidence-based practices, maintains compliance with IEP requirements, and partners with families to support student success.

Job duties include planning and delivering instruction aligned to the MAC curriculum, essential elements, and grade level standards, developing evidence-based practices, creating a predictable classroom environment, using data to guide instruction, collaborating with related service providers, serving as the case manager for students, implementing positive behavior supports, supporting students across settings, communicating with families, maintaining accurate records, participating in school improvement efforts, developing transition plans, attending professional development days, and performing other duties as assigned.

Education:

Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS1 Endorsement required. Bilingual
- Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

Experience:

Knowledge in modified academics, positive behavior strategies, data collection, flexibility, and collaborative team environment. Previous experience in a self-contained setting preferred.

Physical Demands:
Lifting and assisting with toileting needs may be required.

Terms of Employment:
This is a 9-month position. Salary and benefits are established by the Board of Education. The starting salary for this role is $60,689.