EC - Special Education Teacher

• 1. Identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) that meet State and Federal Guidelines.
• 2. Develop lesson plans, and instructional materials that allow for the provision of individualized, whole group, or small group research-based instruction and also allows students access to the general education curriculum.
• 3. Implement and support students’ Individual Education Plan, including long-range goals and short-term objectives.
• 4. Effectively communicate with parents by means of newsletters, e-mail, notes, phone calls and individual parent conferences, etc.
• 5. Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning that supports optimal educational experiences.
• 6. Plan and conduct activities that provide a balanced program of instruction, including allowing time and opportunity for students to observe, question and investigate.
• 7. Foster cooperative social behavior through activities/group projects, and assist students in forming satisfying relationships with staff and peers
• 8. Screen and provide instructional supports for English Language Learners.
• 9. Evaluate student academic and social/emotional growth by monitoring individual education plans, behavior plans, progress reports, and determine the least restrictive environment that can meet the student’s needs.
• 10. Conduct ongoing assessments of the academic, behavioral, emotional and physical performance of each student.
• 11. Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, support staff, specialist, and administrators to resolve student behavioral and academic problems.
• 12. Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare all reports and paperwork as required by federal and state laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• 13. Provide adequate information/data for all IEP meetings and conferences when considering placement or reassignment of students.
• 14. Establish and maintain ongoing communication with standard and special services staff for all assigned students.
• 15. Discuss student problems, behavior incidents, positive developments, and progress with parents in an honest, sensitive and confidential manner.
• 16. Assist students with personal needs, including toileting and diapering, as needed.
• 17. Promote parent participation and involvement in educational activities and IEP meetings and decisions.
• 18. Requisition instructional materials and supplies necessary to facilitate the long-range goals for Least
• 19. Attend meetings called by the Principal and Director/Assist. Director of Special Services
• 20. Work cooperatively with the parents and the community.
• 21. Provide input regarding the curriculum to the Principal and Special Education Director/Asst. Director.
• 22. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• 23. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals; and, work cooperatively, with the appropriate administrator, to evaluate their job performance.
• 24. Establish, implement, and enforce rules and procedures related to appropriate classroom behavior: allow for and maintain a positive learning environment.
• 25. Maintain CPI certification.
• 26. Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the principal or Director/Asst. Director of Special Services

• 1. Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• 2. Competence with curriculum, diagnostic instruments, and research-based/evidence based interventions.
• 3. Ability to work successfully with diverse populations.
• 4. Competence in the use of technology.
• 5. Excellent communication skills including verbal, listening and written.
• 6. Positive attitude and excellent work ethic and organizational skills.
• 7. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• 8. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• 9. High level of professionalism and ethics.
• 10. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Wage dependent upon experience and education. Please refer to the certified Collective Bargaining Agreement on our website for additional details. Link HERE: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./Hi5Z

As a part of this position's compensation package, benefits(health, dental, vision, and life) are available. Details to be discussed upon offer or can be made available upon request.