Special Education Teacher - Communication Development Self Contained

Duties

Under the direction of the Building Principal, Director of Student Services, and the Student Services Coordinator, the Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State-mandated procedures and functions as IEP Case Manager to assigned students.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

* Manage and oversee classroom instruction for students with autism spectrum disorder and other similar developmental disabilities.

* Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.

* Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.

* Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.

* Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.

* Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with special education and regular education team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.

* Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate materials and resources.

* Serves as primary contact for parents.

* Conducts special education evaluations and re-evaluations.

* Provides direction and supervision of educational paraprofessionals, as directed.

* Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.

* Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

* Establishes and maintains behavior intervention plans that meet the individual needs of students.

* Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.

* Collaborates and consults with educational professionals and community service providers (i.e., social services, public health, medical providers etc.) regarding the needs of students.

* Provides consultation to classroom teachers regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior intervention plans and other similar instructional interventions to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

* Support student participation in the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications

LBS1 Endorsement - Professional Educator License registered in Region 6.

How to Apply

EMPLOYMENT TAB

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

Email Address

School District

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). District 105

Position Website

City Website

La Grange

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

2/26/2025

Start Date

8/18/2025