SPED Cross Categorical Teacher

Essential Functions:

• Planning and Preparation
  • Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy
  • Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needs
  • Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can been assessed
  • Demonstrates knowledge of resources
  • Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure
  • Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes
• The Classroom Environment
  • Creates an environment of respect and rapport
  • Establishes a culture for learning
  • Manages classroom procedures
  • Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct
  • Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students
• Instruction
  • Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated
  • Uses questions that reflect high expectations
  • Engages students in their learning
  • Uses assessment to guide instruction
  • Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction
• Professional Responsibilities
  • Uses reflection to improve instruction
  • Maintains accurate records
  • Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program
  • Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events
  • Actively pursues professional development opportunities
  • Displays a high level of ethics and professionalism in dealing with students and colleagues
  • Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies and is punctual to job assignments and meetings

- State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required

Regionally competitive