Special Education - SELF Contained K-2 Teacher; Anticipated

Supervisor

Principal / Assistant Principal

Per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Contract Extension and Benefits / Benefit Premiums

School Year; beginning August 17, 2026

Prairie School; K-2

• ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement, required.
• Previous experience work with elementary self-contained special education students.
• An interest and/or experience working with students with varying levels/types of disabilities.
• Expertise in conducting educational assessments and the development of individual educational programs.
• The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement.
• A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities.
• A strong commitment to professional excellence.

• Guides the learning process toward achievement of district approved curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; communicates these objectives to students.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

• Demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures.
• Selects appropriate assessment instruments.
• Conducts assessments appropriately.
• Interprets assessment information accurately.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of instructional goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates awareness, understanding, and knowledge of the variety of physical, emotional and cognitive conditions which may contribute to a student's learning problems.
• Reports assessment data in a clear and concise manner.
• Provides classroom observations.

• Develops individualized goals and objectives based on assessment results.
• Provides long‑range student planning.
• Fully participates in the MDC/IEP process.

• Demonstrates collaborative problem-solving.
• Communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
• Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc., as an effective team member.
• Promotes positive public relations.

• Facilitates mainstreaming/integrated education programming when needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of a variety of disabilities.
• Provides instructional support within a regular classroom, if needed.
• Selects, prepares and/or adapts materials to meet individual student needs.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, methods and materials appropriate for meeting individual student needs.
• Demonstrates effective individual, group, and classroom behavior management techniques.

• Participates with the building Student Services Team.
• Monitors implementation of student I.E.P.’s.
• Responsible for gathering, monitoring, and completion of all pupil data surrounding staffings, case studies, and annual review.
• Manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences.
• Manages and coordinates required paperwork.
• Trains, supervises and assists in the evaluation of paraprofessionals (when applicable).

• Follows policies and procedures of the district
  • a) daily attendance and punctuality
  • b) supervision of students
  • c) meeting attendance
  • d) discipline policy and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with these mandates.
• Demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends.
• Demonstrates professionalism
  • a) is flexible and adaptable to change
  • b) uses judgment appropriately
  • c) conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
  • d) treats others with respect and dignity
• Demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback.
• Participates in professional growth activities, such as
  • a) membership in professional organization
  • b) supervision of student teacher
  • c) inservice/workshop/seminar
  • d) continued higher education
• Actively participates in the staff evaluation process.

This job description is not exhaustive, performs other duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.