Special Education Teacher Job Oak Lawn area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
Date Posted:
1/22/2025
Location:

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, 5345 W. 99th St

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS1 endorsement

Our Mission

The mission of School District 123 is “Learning Today for a Successful Tomorrow.” We believe each child has unlimited potential and deserves equal access to a challenging and comprehensive curriculum in a safe, secure, and appropriate environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Demonstrate support for the Mission, Vision, and Goals of the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123

Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures

Communicate and cooperate with colleagues, students, parents, and the community as needed to meet professional standards

Maintain and improve professional competence

Participate in meetings and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the contract and Board of Education

Assess and address students' strengths and learning needs

Case management including: developing IEPs, monitoring student progress, communicating with parents and team members, assisting in the preparation of student schedules, implementing behavior intervention plans, and coordinating scheduled meeting times when necessary

Plan and implement appropriate instruction using methods and materials which are most appropriate for meeting student goals and objectives

Evaluate students on a regular basis and provide reports as required

Create a classroom and school environment that is conducive to learning and is age appropriate

Utilize technology to promote learning, creativity, collaboration

Apply student learning theory, brain-based learning, and differentiated instruction

Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job

Additional responsibilities as appropriate for the position

Terms of Employment

Hours/Day: (CBA – Art. II – Section 10.A)

Salary:
Please see Collective Bargaining Agreement

Evaluation

Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Building Principal or designee in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

The School Board of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.

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