Special Education​/SEL Teacher

Overview

TITLE: Central Intermediate School, Grades 5-8, Special Education/SEL Teacher

• 15 Paid Sick Days per Full School Year
• 3 Paid Personal Days per Full School Year
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Option
• Employee Assistance Program
• A new teacher induction academy will be held for all new licensed staff on Thursday, August 6 and Friday, August 7.

• Valid and appropriate Illinois licensure.
• LBS 1 endorsement required.
• Complete required professional development to retain certification.
• Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education, Building Principal and Assistant Principal

JOB DESCRIPTION: Special education teacher with an emphasis on supporting social emotional needs.

This teaching position will be working with middle school aged students, grades 5-8, who demonstrate social-emotional and behavioral needs that go beyond what a resource or cross categorical special education classroom can provide.

• Addresses the wide variety of instructional needs of students and works with teachers to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for students with IEPs, particularly in the area of social-emotional learning.
• Consults frequently with general education teachers on matters relating to instruction using progress-monitoring instruments and data collection to inform functional support of students.
• Assists in the evaluation of ongoing programs and makes recommendations for change.
• Helps teachers identify student strengths and weaknesses and matches these skills with appropriate teaching strategies and resources.
• Works with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the special education program with the total curriculum.
• Works with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students.
• Evaluates student progress on a weekly basis.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Develops, implements and monitors student IEP needs in compliance with state and federal law and district procedures.
• Maintains professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher education.
• Possesses experience with the multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) process.
• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school standards and school district discipline policies.
• Utilizes current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Utilizes knowledge of instructional goals and objectives along with Common Core State Standards.
• Utilizes knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Applies knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Obtains knowledge of computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Organizes and coordinates work.
• Communicates effectively with students and parents.
• Engages in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the director of special education, principal/assistant principal, and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

180 days. Salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Per the Central School District 51 Teacher Evaluation Plan.