Dynamic Special Education Teacher - IEP-Driven & Collaborative

Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education #47; Paw Paw (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education #47 is seeking a certified special education teacher in Illinois to provide effective classroom learning environments and implement IEPs for students with special needs. The role emphasizes collaboration with parents, staff, and other professionals to address educational and social-emotional needs.

The position includes planning aligned curricula, developing engaging lessons, and participating in meetings and professional development to ensure best

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with sufficient credits to be certified by the Illinois State Board of Education to teach assigned special education students.
• Continued professional development as required by district policy and State regulations.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop a course of study aligned with each student’s Individualized Education Plan and district/state guidelines.
• Develop lesson plans including strategies to encourage student engagement.
• Implement co-teaching strategies to meet individual needs when appropriate.
• Assist regular education teachers with classroom accommodations.
• Assess student learning as prescribed by the IEP.
• Communicate student progress to parents on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with staff for IEP meetings planning.
• Administer standardized tests per protocol and state regulations.
• Maintain an environment conducive to learning and administer discipline per IEP and district policies.
• Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to parents/guardians.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences as scheduled and as needed.
• Collaborate with professionals to meet social and emotional needs of students.
• Utilize Response to Intervention strategies to address learning needs.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development activities.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with Illinois certification to teach special education

Job description

Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education #47 is seeking a certified special education teacher in Illinois to provide effective classroom learning environments and implement IEPs for students with special needs. The role emphasizes collaboration with parents, staff, and other professionals to address educational and social-emotional needs.

The position includes planning aligned curricula, developing engaging lessons, and participating in meetings and professional development to ensure best