Special Education Teacher Intensive Instructional Program (IIP) - Leave of Absence (08​/17​/2026 - 10​/26​/26

Special Education Teacher Intensive Instructional Program (IIP) - Leave of Absence (08/17/2026 - 10/26/26)

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Essential Functions and Responsibilities: ?

• Develop, implement and monitor Individualized Education Programs, Functional Analysis of Behavior and Behavior Intervention Plans. Generate any and all appropriate IEP paperwork including progress reports at appropriate times.
• Act as team leader to coordinate services and meetings, collaborate with administrators, and guide paraprofessionals.
• Understand and implement a functional life skills curriculum for middle school students.
• Assess students' developmental, cognitive and social needs, and provide developmentally appropriate instruction to meet those needs.
• Establish developmentally appropriate instructional and behavioral expectations for students and communicate those to students and their families.
• Develop, implement, and monitor specialized, research-based instruction programs and assistive tech to meet students' unique needs.
• Create lessons and learning environments that are safe, respectful, and interesting as well as multicultural gender and ability fair, and developmentally appropriate.
• Select, adapt and individualize materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skill level.
• Assist with student toileting/hygiene.
• Use a variety of assessment strategies, including data gathering, to support the continuous development of students and monitor student progress.
• Develop transition plans for students as they move to high school in compliance with state regulations.
• Initiate and facilitate ongoing communication with parents and IEP team members regarding student needs and progress.
• Recognize student needs and seek the assistance of other professional staff helping students solve emotional, physical and academic difficulties.
• Attend and facilitate parent/teacher conferences, team meetings, and IEP meetings.
• Attend building and district meetings.

Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Illinois PEL Licence with a LBS 1 endorsement.
• Be highly qualified in reading and math.