Special Education Teacher LBS1

Special Education Teacher

TCSEA is seeking a highly motivated special education teacher with LBS1 certification to serve the Hartsburg-Emden community unit school district #21 for the  school year.

Essential duties of this position are as follows:

• Communicate with all stakeholders in regards to students individual needs and areas of growth through IEP meetings
• Assess students' skills and determine their educational needs
• Adapt general lessons to meet students' needs
• Develop individualized education plans (IEPs) for each student
• Plan activities that are specific to each student's abilities
• Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
• Implement IEPs, assess students' performance, and track their progress
• Update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students' progress and goals
• Discuss students' progress with parents, other teachers, counselors, and administrators
• Supervise and mentor teacher assistants who work with students with disabilities
• Prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and from school to life outside of school

Salary and benefits:

• IRS (take home pay) ranges from $39,649 to $79,340 depending on education and experience.
• Board paid retirement (TRS contribution paid)
• Individual health insurance board paid
• Professional development paid (4 days per year)
• Life insurance
• Mentoring for all new employees

For more information about this position, please contact hogans@tcsea to inquire.