Special Education Teacher LBS1 Direct Hire

Special Education Educator

Reports To:

Program Administration

Qualifications:

Appropriate Illinois certification for area of service Can perform the essential functions of the program

Responsibilities:

Instruction Preparation and Organization:

Identifies, selects and implements instructional goals based on evidence of student proficiency and aligned with established learning standards. Modifies instruction to meet student needs. Develops clearly structured unit plans aligned to established learning standards from which daily lessons are created. Creates and executes instructional activities that demonstrate solid knowledge of content and prerequisite relational skills. Uses developmentally appropriate teaching strategies that are differentiated and varied.

Uses a variety of questioning techniques that promote student use of higher level thinking skills and evoke student participation and intellectual engagement. Organizes time environment, materials and equipment to facilitate learning for every student. Exhibits flexibility and collaboration with the transdisciplinary team in program and student planning. Provides direction for assistant(s).

Communication:

Displays appropriate written and verbal skills. Displays standards of honesty, integrity and confidentiality in interactions with colleagues, students, administration and the public. Communicates pertinent information verbally and/or via written report in a timely fashion. Keeps team members and administration appropriately informed. Communicates effectively with students, parents, district and agency personnel.

Management of Conduct:

Provides for health and safety of all students at all times. Follows program disciplinary policies and procedures. Uses appropriate behavior management techniques and responds to student behavior maintaining respect for students' dignity. Participates in physical restraint as required in accordance with training procedures Responds to student needs and feelings in a firm, fair, friendly, sensitive and consistent manner.

Professional Responsibilities:

Participates in professional growth opportunities. Demonstrates appropriate teaming strategies. Demonstrates knowledge of subject area Participates in evaluation of assistant(s) Follows ECHO policies and procedures. Displays flexibility. Is accurate and punctual with reports, records and communication. Reports to all work assignments in a punctual and consistent manner. Dresses in professionally appropriate manner. Conducts oneself in an ethical, appropriate manner and displays good judgment.

Performs all duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

FLSA Status:
Exempt Salary:
In accordance with the Certified Bargained Agreement (CBA) found on Human Resources Page

Benefits:
Eligible for health insurance, sick days, and personal days Open positions for the FY 26/27 year are anticipated at Mac Arthur Early Childhood, ECHO School, PACE, ABLE, AFL/Transition, and Satellite Programs