Special Education Teacher; LBSfor

Position: Special Education Teacher (LBS1) for 2025-2026 School Year
Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vision of Learning:

* Develops a long range plan, with high expectations, based on

instructional/thematic/therapeutic sequence

* Works collaboratively in assessment and educational program planning with

members of a trans-disciplinary team

* Demonstrates knowledge and research in field/area of specialty

* Involves learner in setting goals, choosing tasks and evaluating progress

* Facilitates development of thinking, learning and communication strategies

* Views flexibility and demonstrates a willingness to grow

* Communicates in an effective, collaborative and positive manner with colleagues, students and families

* Works collaboratively with outside agencies and personnel, when appropriate, to assist with meeting student needs

Learning Context and Differentiated Instruction

* Demonstrates an understanding of multiple content areas

* Implements on-going assessment, therapeutic and instructional, in a classroom based, integrated approach across the curriculum

* Personalizes instruction to support individual needs, strengths and interests

* Employs a variety of techniques, methods and materials to meet individual student needs

* Designs instruction that is integrated, challenging, authentic and engages the learner

* Provides instruction that supports learners in all areas of development including social, educational, physical, emotional and communication

* Integrates student goals and objectives into all areas of instruction

* Organizes time, environment, materials and equipment to facilitate learning Assessment

* Conducts on-going authentic assessment

* Involves students in the assessment process

* Interprets assessment in an equitable and culturally fair manner

* Demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process

* Selects and utilizes assessment methods that have meaning for the learner

Staff Roles

* Obtains and applies knowledge and strategies from the various disciplines which make up the trans-disciplinary team

* Demonstrates continual assessment of personal and program effectiveness

* Maintains and documents on-going communication with families

* Assumes responsibility for designing systems of support for students and families (e.g. parent meetings/workshops, home training, etc.)

* Assists with in-servicing district personnel on the needs of students in the program/classroom

* Participates in transition planning, when appropriate

* Executes management tasks required to conduct meetings, completes paperwork, manages student files, maintains classroom inventory and supervises paraprofessional staff

* Sets an example for students to follow

* Demonstrates knowledge of first aid and health related/emergency procedures

* Participates in professional growth activities

* Demonstrates professionalism

* Follows policies and procedures established by the Cooperative

Professionalism

* Follows policies and procedures of Southwest Cooperative

* Demonstrates flexibility and is adaptable to change

* Uses judgment appropriately

* Conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner

* Treats others with respect and dignity

* Demonstrates continual assessment of personal effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback

* Participates in professional growth activities

* Actively participates in the evaluation process

* Maintains a clean work area

* Dresses appropriately

Communication Skills

* Performs as an integral member of the educational team

* Maintains confidentiality in matters related to this position

* Relates in a helpful, positive and efficient manner with peers, supervisors, and all those in contact with SWCCCASE

Physical

* Able to lift, push, or pull at least 50 lbs.

* Assist with bus duties, regardless of weather conditions

* Accompany students into the pool during swim instruction

* Participate in physical management techniques

* Maneuver a wheelchair

* Accompany students in a van or school bus for community outings and field trips

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or specialized area

* Current Illinois License in area of service

* LBS1 required

* Official transcripts

* Three professional references (including one from most

recent immediate supervisor)

* Declination of/request for hepatitis

* Valid driver's license

* Certification in CPR preferred.

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits determined by the Board of Directors of SWCCCASE

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

2/21/2025

Start Date

8/6/2025