Special Education Teacher | Acres Elementary

Copy Of Special Education Teacher | Pleasant Acres Elementary

• Position Type:
  Licensed Special Education/ Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher at our Pleasant Acres Elementary School beginning with the 2026/27 school year.

Under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum, the Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree (Special Education) or related field. Illinois Teaching Certificate.
• Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).

• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives.
• Functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.
• Must have working knowledge of state and federal Special Education Law.
• Understands and complies with the policies, rules, and regulations regarding the education of students receiving Special Education Services.
• Act as coordinator of IEP implementation with general education staff.
• Provide an atmosphere and environment conductive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of each student to ensure success.
• Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Design individual and small group instruction.
• Articulate curriculum between and among grade levels.
• Maintain appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices.
• Manage classroom organization
• Supervise students in a variety of school related settings.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff and community.
• Incorporate Common Core State Standards inter instruction.
• Communicate regularly and assist the classroom teachers in curriculum/instructional modifications needs.
• Coordinate instructions with other teachers of the school.
• Administer diagnostic assessment for academic progress and planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Work cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Participate in the RtI process.
• Knowledge of Special Education research, trends, and best practices.
• Engage learners in differentiated learning experiences for the range of skill levels and developmental needs found in the classroom, managing multiple instructional activities simultaneously.
• Monitor the pacing of instruction and budget class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing to closure instructional experiences

• The teacher plans and demonstrates practices that reflect knowledge of the content, prerequisite relationships between concepts, and the instructional practices specific to that discipline.
• The teacher seeks knowledge of students' backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs, and attains this knowledge for his/her students.
• The teacher develops instructional outcomes that are of appropriate rigor and are suitable for his/her students, but consist of a combination of activities and goals, which permit viable methods of assessment. They reflect more than one type of learning and are aligned to the Common Core Standards.
• The teacher is aware of the resources available through the school or district to enhance his/her own knowledge, to use in teaching, or for students who need them.
• The teacher coordinates knowledge of content, of students, and of resources to design a series of learning experiences aligned to instructional outcomes, address the Common Core Standards and are suitable for his/her students. The lesson or unit has a clear structure and is likely to engage students in learning.
• The teacher's plan for student assessment is aligned with the instructional outcomes, Common Core Standards, uses clear criteria, and is appropriate to the needs of students. The teacher intends to use assessment results to plan for future instruction for students.
• The teacher's interactions with his/her students are friendly and demonstrate general caring and respect.
• The teacher will develop a classroom culture that is characterized by commitment to learning by teacher and student. Student engagement to the task at hand is consistent.
• The teacher's management of instructional groups and/or the handling of materials and supplies are consistent. The students will follow established classroom routines.
• The teacher will monitor student behavior and respond to student misbehavior. Teacher response to student misbehavior is consistent, appropriate and respectful to students.
• The teacher ensures the classroom is safe, and learning is accessible to all students. The teacher ensures that the physical arrangement is appropriate to the learning…