K-2 Special Education: Cross-Categorical Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to provide a program of support and enrichment for students with diverse learning and social-emotional needs. Work in classroom, small groups, or one-on-one to adapt instruction.

Collaborate with teachers, aides, social workers, parents and administrators to determine accommodations and instructional needs, write and revise IEPs, and monitor student progress. Strong communication and reflective practice required.

Qualifications

• Current and valid license or appropriate endorsement

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and other subjects to pupils in a classroom setting.
• Instructs students in citizenship and state-mandated content, following district procedures.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized or small group instruction.
• Adapts curriculum through modified lesson plans to fit pupil needs.
• Maintains classroom behavior standards to create a functional learning environment.
• Evaluates academic and social growth, keeps records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents to discuss pupil progress and interpret the program.
• Identifies pupil needs and collaborates with staff to address health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates engaging displays and learning centers.
• Keeps professional competence through ongoing professional growth activities.

Job description

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a dedicated special education teacher to provide a program of support and enrichment for students with diverse learning and social-emotional needs. Work in classroom, small groups, or one-on-one to adapt instruction.

Collaborate with teachers, aides, social workers, parents and administrators to determine accommodations and instructional needs, write and revise IEPs, and monitor student progress. Strong communication and reflective practice required.