Instructional Resource Special Education Teacher (3rd & 4th Grade)

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Granite City (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District-paid single medical coverage

Life insurance up to $100,000

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Granite City Federation of Teachers seeks an Instructional Resource Special Education Teacher for 3rd & 4th grade to provide instruction, plan curriculum, supervise, and reinforce learning concepts in a classroom setting.

The candidate will use diverse resources, observe student progress, and implement assessments aligned with learning outcomes while maintaining professional relationships with staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• Valid IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with Special Education (Age 5 to 21) LBSI endorsement.
• Familiar with computers: email, Internet, word processing, Google, and electronic spreadsheets.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in a courteous manner.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and push/pull up to 10 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers instruction aligned to learning outcomes.
• Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, and development.
• Selects high quality resources to supplement district materials.
• Maintains classroom routines and efficient use of time.
• Communicates clear behavior standards to students and families.
• Performs other duties related to the position as assigned.

Education

IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with Special Education LBSI endorsement

Tools

Google

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Internet

Job description

Instructional Resource Special Education Teacher (3rd & 4th Grade)

Duties

SUMMARY

This position provides instruction to students and performs a wide variety of tasks with curriculum planning, supervision, presenting and reinforcing learning concepts, and teaching children in a classroom setting.

Planning and Instruction:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the subjects taught and understands which concepts and skills are central to discipline and grade level.
• Select high quality resources to supplement district provided resources, when appropriate, that align directly with the learning outcomes.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Orchestrates and implements classroom activities and instructions aligned to the intended learning outcomes and takes into account the specific learning needs of students.
• Plans activities, instruction, and assessments that are clear, balanced, and suitable for diverse students.
• Designs and implements assessment opportunities in which students provide evidence of reasoning skills, factual knowledge, and/or applied skills.
• Maintains a professional and collaborative relationship with fellow staff.
• Maintains appropriate, positive, and supportive relationships with students.
• Adheres to school and district policies and procedures.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and personnel.
• Takes opportunities when available to grow and develop professionally to stay informed of evidence-based practices

Classroom management:

• Monitors instructional groups, transitions, materials, supplies, and non-instructional duties proficiently.
• Establishes and maintains classroom routines and procedures for the smooth operation of the classroom and efficient use of time.
• Maintains accurate instructional and non-instructional records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

Communication:

• Teaches students how to engage in respectful interactions with each other.
• Provides feedback to students that is timely, constructive, and provides guidance to improve their performance. Encourages students to monitor their own learning.
• Communicate with families by providing opportunities to understand the instructional program and their child’s progress.
• Establishes and communicates clear standards of behavior to students.

Performs all other duties reasonably related to the position as may be assigned by the Building Administrator or Superintendent.

Qualifications

Hold a valid IL Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Special Education (Age 5 to 21) LBSI endorsement.

Must be familiar with the use of computers, including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, Google, and electronic spreadsheets.

Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).

Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.

Ability to communicate to students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.

Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.

Salary/Benefits

Certified Educational Professionals – Local 743 Granite City Federation of Teachers:

Starting pay of $53,430 with TRS. *GCSD9 can honor up to 10 years of previous public-

school teaching experience at $89,082 with TRS. Benefits include district-paid single

medical coverage, a $314 monthly family premium (employee-paid), district-provided

$15,000 in life insurance, with the option to carry an additional $25,000, $75,000, or $100,000.

Dental and vision are offered at a low price. Generous extracurricular/club stipends.