Teacher: Special Education

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Teacher

LOCATION: Various

REPORTS TO: Principal/Special Education Administrator

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position provides instruction and other educational support, such as case management, to special needs students and assists them in their academic, functional, and social development. Candidates should have experience with individualized strategies and understand the needs of a diverse student population.

• License: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an LBSI Endorsement
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Preferred – Two (2) years of prior experience working with a diverse student population.

• Plan and instruct students using District approved curriculum as appropriate based on student needs
• Modify and adapt lessons and curriculum, as needed, to meet individual students' needs and IEP goals
• Provide direct instruction using a variety of techniques, including individualized instruction, team teaching, co-teaching, hands‑on formats, and other instructional strategies
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests, and abilities of students
• Work collaboratively and regularly with colleagues to ensure individual student's needs are met
• Actively participate on problem‑solving and intervention teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution to learning or behavioral needs
• Provide case management of Individualized Educational Program (IEP)
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of current best practices, laws, including due process and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and interventions regarding the education of special needs students
• Exhibit considerable knowledge of specific disabilities and familiarity with common children’s mental health disorders, as well as specific strategies/interventions to use in the classroom
• Set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior that are consistent with administration policies and develop rules for classroom behavior, which are enforced in a fair and just manner
• Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, provide progress reports as required, and communicate with parents as deemed necessary
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Contribute to the decisions made by the district and building regarding facilities, curriculum, and professional development
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students
• Exhibit behavior consistent with the district vision, mission, and belief statements
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others

• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Attend and facilitate IEP meetings
• Ensure that teams are utilizing concepts of least restrictive environment and best practices with students
• Develop data collection and data management systems; entering data into proprietary and other computer databases; analyzing data, identifying student needs
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policy
• Prepare for classes assigned, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Assume responsibility for continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in other areas as needed
• Complete other duties as assigned

• Considerable knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the teacher is responsible for instructing
• Considerable knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods, and approaches and currently researched best practices and strategies
• Knowledge of child development
• Knowledge of classroom management and…