Special Education Teacher - Middle Schoole

Special Education Teacher - Middle Schoole

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• Develop, plan, and implement special education programs within assigned locations and programs;
• In cooperation with the School Administration, the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services implements district procedures and policies. March 2026
• Utilize research-based instructional strategies and practices based on students’ individualized learning needs, best practices, and Common Core State Standards.
• Align lesson plans to ensure accommodations, assessments, and standards are incorporated on a daily basis
• Work in coordination with teachers and administration to implement special education programs and services, including behavior programs consistent with the educational philosophy and goals of the District.
• Prepare annual program goals and objectives, progress reviews, and maintain paperwork;
• Oversee the IEP process, including attending IEP meetings as necessary, providing technical support for the development of IEPs, and coordinating the attendance of LEA representatives;
• Assist in implementing district and building initiatives;
• Assist in creating a school climate characterized by mutual respect, professionalism, and a high level of staff and student morale;
• Participate in Problem-Solving Teams and consult with staff members regarding appropriate interventions, modifications, and adaptations.
• Demonstrate proactive methods for identifying student needs and recommending methods to improve services to students;
• Provide reports and recommendations for placement in programs or services to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services
• Participate as a team member in the identification of social/behavioral problems and assist in the design, implementation, and follow-up on behavior intervention plans and programs for individuals and groups of students;
• Plan and consult with classroom teachers and administration as requested concerning any academic, social-emotional concerns, or other needs affecting a student and his/her progress
• Serve as a resource for crisis intervention by assisting with the development of crisis prevention and safety plans and participating in crisis intervention activities;
• Participate as a team member in referral for further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agencies;
• Develop and conduct in-service activities for staff, including educational assistants, regarding best practices in behavior management techniques and data collection
• Facilitate effective parent involvement;
• Participate in the development of scheduling and transition planning as needed;
• Utilize the computerized IEP system and ensure that special education data is recorded and reported accurately;
• Identify, evaluate, and select specialized instruction materials;
• Determine students eligible for extended school year and provide necessary information to register students for summer programming;
• Continue professional growth through memberships in professional organizations, reading professional literature, and exchanging ideas with other professionals, attending professional learning communities, grade-level teams, and approved workshops;
• Serve as a member of designated district and building level teams and participate in any other assigned meetings as related to the position; and
• Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Holds a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• 2. Meets all current licensing requirements, including endorsement(s) in the appropriate teaching areas, as determined by the Illinois State Board of Education
• a. PEL license with LBS1/endorsement
• 3. Knowledge and experience working with students who have had intensive academic and/or behavioral needs and experience working with students with autism, cognitive, and social-emotional disorders are preferred.
• 4. EL endorsement is welcomed but not required.

$50,000 - $90,000