Dedicated Special Education Teacher for Growth & Impact

Decaturproud; Decatur (IL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MSD of Decatur Township is seeking dedicated educators to deliver high-quality special education services with an emphasis on equity and inclusive practices. The role focuses on implementing IEPs, providing targeted instructional support, and collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team to support every learner.

Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, monitoring progress, maintaining accurate records, and communicating effectively with parents and colleagues to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education.
• Current Indiana Teaching License.
• Knowledgeable in equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners.
• Knowledgeable in cross curricular literacy instruction.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents and all stakeholders.
• Desire to grow professionally through collaborative support.
• Proficient in the integration of technology in instruction daily.

Responsabilités

• Develop initial and annual IEPs for students on their caseload.
• Facilitate effective lessons.
• Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs.
• Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind.
• Design activities to achieve the learning objectives of the students.
• Respect students and treat them with compassion and understanding.
• Develop educational content including notes, assessments, and assignments.
• Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents.
• Deliver individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning opportunities.
• Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly.
• Plan and implement educational activities and events beyond the IEP when appropriate.
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, grade reports, and semester reports.
• Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings
• Provide services to students based on their individual needs, either within the classroom setting or resource room
• Show commitment and professionalism through attendance, punctuality, and standards within your professional responsibilities
• Establishing and maintaining a positive line of communication with parents

Connaissances

IEP knowledge

Equitable instruction

Collaboration

Parent communication

Classroom management

Technology integration

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education

Description du poste

In MSD of Decatur Township, we’re seeking teachers who want to make asignificant impact on students’ lives, grow in their practice, and be part of an innovative community of educators. The ideal candidate will join a dedicated team of educators. The candidate must be knowledgeablein equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners, believe in the power of teamwork, and collaborativeprofessional learning communities while overall providing excellent instruction in their classroomeveryday.

Special education teachers provide services to students who have been identified as being eligible for special education services and have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The teacher should be committed to helping students by offering support and services to overcome practical obstacles to their learning.

Mild Interventions covering appropriate school setting or Intense Intervention

Educational Responsibilities:

• Develop initial and annual IEPs for students on their caseload
• Facilitate effective lessons
• Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs
• Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind
• Design activities to achieve the learning objectives of the students
• Respect students and treat them with compassion and understanding
• Develop educational content including notes, assessments, and assignments
• Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents
• Organize supplies, resources, and equipment
• Deliver individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning opportunities
• Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly
• Plan and implement educational activities and events beyond the IEP when appropriate
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, grade reports, and semester reports
• Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings
• Provide services to students based on their individual needs, either within the classroom setting or resource room
• Show commitment and professionalism through attendance, punctuality, and standards within your professional responsibilities
• Establishing and maintaining a positive line of communication with parents

Key Skills:

• Caring nature while teaching the students
• Good observation skills and learning the behavioral patterns of children
• Key soft skills such as patience, interpersonal communication, empathy, organization, etc are needed
• Good communication skills that help in interacting with the parents
• Addressing the needs and requirements of children with skillful attention
• Efficient in using visuals to support teaching methodologies
• Knowledge about using transition methods that help students to move from one subject to another
• Understand and use technology
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements

Bachelor'sDegree in Secondary Education

Current Indiana Teaching License

The candidate must be knowledgeablein equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners.

The candidate must be knowledgeablein cross curricular literacy instruction.

The candidate must have the ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents and all stakeholders.

The candidate must believe in the power of continuous improvement and desire to grow professionally as an educator through collaborative support.

Proficient in the integration of technology in instruction daily.

Equal Opportunity Employer