Special Education Resource Teacher

Special Education Resource Teacher

Assist students in remedying academic and behavioral delays; consult with school staff regarding appropriate behavioral/academic interventions for students in regular education and special education for students requiring special education services. Self-contained Classroom.

Qualifications:

• License:
  Required
  - Illinois Professional Educators License with LBS-1 Endorsement registered in Lake County
• Education:
  
  Required
  - Bachelor's Degree
• Experience:
  
  A. Required
  - Prior teaching experience or student teaching experience
  
  B. Preferred
  - Experience teaching special education.

Essential Performance Abilities:

• Has command of the subject matter and effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including Response to Intervention (RtI) and Common Core Standards
• Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook
• Contributes and models a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program
• Orders materials and supplies as per district procedures, with appropriate authorization and within budgetary constraints
• Works cooperatively with other staff members
• Collaborates with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times assigned
• Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property; keeps supplies in good working condition, is responsible for all materials as well as manages repair of equipment
• Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality
• Collaborates as needed with appropriate school personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions
• Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students' levels and rates of progress
• Provides direct services to students with special needs and Response to Intervention (RtI) students for the purpose of changing inappropriate behaviors and/or learning difficulties
• Provides supplemental services for Tier 2 and 3 interventions as appropriate within his/her workload
• Provides ongoing consultation services to staff for modifications for all students in the regular classroom
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques, media and technology to include assistive technology consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved
• Assists the classroom teachers in creating an environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
• Include working with students with varying disabilities in a classroom/pull-out setting
• Assists the classroom teachers in developing reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintains order in a fair and consistent manner
• Provides suggestions and strategies to the classroom teacher to support the students in the classroom environment
• Prepares for students assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishes clear objectives for all learning and behavioral activities, and communicates these objectives to the student
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations
• Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day, when necessary
• Plans and assigns purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals and volunteers as needed
• Attends Individualized Education Plan (IEP) conferences, parents meetings, Problem Solving Team meetings, etc. as appropriate
• Selects learning content congruent with prescribed curriculum and IEP
• Develops and completes measurable IEP goals and objectives. Progress monitors all goals and objectives consistently as outlined by the district in accordance with State and Federal statutes
• Daily lesson plans are organized and educational materials are prepared to implement district curriculum and Common Core State Standards
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests
• Utilizes the Response to Intervention model (RTI) to assist in reviewing data, determining academic needs, setting appropriate academic goals and implementing interventions for students
• Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of student attendance, projects, and grades
• Gathers and maintains up-to-date records of student grades and assessment data to assist in the placement of students
• Administers state and local standardized ability and achievement tests and interprets results to determine student strengths and areas of need
• Attends and participates in team, department, faculty meetings, and professional development
• Keeps up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans…