Special Education Teacher Job Lake Bluff Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Lake Bluff

Sign-on Bonus of $1000.00. $500.00 in the first paycheck and $500.00 after 3 months.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides virtual specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students;
Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandates. Essential functions of the job may include, but are not limited to the following:

Areas of Responsibility Instruction

Collaborate and consult with the Executive Director to establish curriculum goals, objectives, activities, and evaluation methods in accordance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) performance standards and descriptors

Implement and evaluate the Safe Haven School curriculum to ensure the individual needs of students are being met, to ensure compliance with ISBE standards, and to ensure compliance with public school requirements

Integrate experiential learning in content areas to enhance student learning through critical thinking, problem-solving, cooperative learning, and application to everyday life

Provide individualized and group instruction to assigned students consistent with IEP goals and objectives, Accommodations and Modifications, student learning assessments, and state standards and descriptors

Coordinate and consult with the Executive Director for guidance in remediation, support, and enrichment to assigned students

Implement modifications and accommodations as specified in students’ IEPs

Assess and evaluate student understanding and knowledge

Administer state assessments and progress monitoring

Case Management

Implement the individualized educational plans

Complete all required reports and documentation for assigned students within established time frames

Coordinate case management with Clinical Case Managers to:

Review student progress

Plan and develop effective instructional and behavioral techniques and strategies to enhance student learning

Update the Case Management Team in writing any significant changes in students’ academic or behavior

Maintain daily attendance records and weekly lesson plans

Provide feedback to assigned students regarding academic and behavioral progress

Attend all meetings and conferences for assigned students

Prepare materials for all meetings and conferences for assigned students

Maintain student records for assigned students consistent with ISBE regulations

Complete and communicate Weekly grades with parents and Social Workers

Maintain student/classroom data

Build a positive learning environment

Maintain a therapeutic environment within the classroom

Contribute to a positive school culture

Maintain safety throughout the school day

Communicate student or classroom issues with the teachers, social worker, and administration

Maintain a positive attitude

Team and Professional Responsibilities

Actively participates as a member of the team

Maintains a solution focus when addressing problems

Participates in staff development and required meetings

Maintain punctuality to meetings and classes

Participate in committees

Participate in ESY as assigned

General

Obtain prior approval from the Executive Director for all program expenditures and submit approved purchase orders and receipts to the Educational Director/Executive Director
Maintain professional boundaries with assigned students and staff members
DCFS-mandated reporter
Maintains ISBE licensure and compliance expectations
Maintains attendance and punctuality
Maintains required paperwork
Presents positively and professionally in appearance and demeanor
Maintain expectations as stated in the employee handbook.

Benefits

Benefits:
Employees working 32 hours or more are entitled to benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

License/Certification #J-18808-Ljbffr


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