Teacher Cross Cat Resource​/Instructional Itenirant; CCR Nature Ridge ES​/Inst Itin Nat

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Position /

Title:

Cross Categorical Teacher |
Bargaining Unit: ETA |
Department/

Location:

Specialized Student Services |
Work Days: 184 |
Reports To: Building Principal |
JD Revision Date: 05/18/2021 |
Supervises: N/A

Function /

Position Summary:

To provide individualized instruction in a co‑teaching environment as mandated by a student's IEP. This position will be required to collaborate and plan instruction with the classroom teacher on a regular and ongoing basis in order to accelerate student progress towards meeting their goals.

Job

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Develop and foster a positive relationship with each student and their parent/guardian.
• Provide direct services and instruction as mandated by the IEP.
• Complete diagnostic components determined on domains sheet.
• Enter diagnostic information into data‑based screens and create a hard copy of the diagnostic report.
• Shared responsibility for testing students as determined by School Service Team discussion.
• Participate in School Service Team and IEP meetings.
• Complete all required IEP paperwork in a timely manner.
• Complete data‑based screens for annual reviews/re‑evaluations for caseload students.
• Update progress reports quarterly.
• Create, oversee and update data‑driven goals and objectives based on student needs, grade level, and state standards for caseload students.
• Monitor caseload for annual review and re‑evaluation dates.
• Oversee that all services on an IEP are implemented.
• Teach any subject area or grade level consisting of students on caseload, using best practice strategies and District directed curriculum and programs.
• Differentiate, accommodate or modify instruction and curriculum according to each student's individual learning profile.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities with general education colleagues for planning for CORE instruction, co‑teaching models/strategies, modifications and assessments.
• Analyze student performance in relation to grade level peers in order to determine a student’s appropriate needs and opportunities for mainstreaming and co‑teaching.
• Implement district, building, classroom and IEP directed behavior plans such as PBIS, Functional Behavior Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Administration of classroom, district and state assessment.
• Ongoing collaboration and communication with parents.
• Attend school professional development.
• Perform other requirements of the job in accordance with the ETA collective bargaining agreement.

Education:

• Illinois Teaching Certificate with LBS1 endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree in related subject from accredited university.
• Previous experience in Special Education preferred but not necessary for hire.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English Certification.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Knowledge of common core standards.
• Knowledge of Elementary Dual Language curriculum.
• Knowledge of instructional and resource programs for students with a variety of special education eligibility.

Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a 9‑month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.