K-8 Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained)

Chicago Heights School District 170; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Heights School District 170 is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a self-contained classroom serving grades K-8 in Illinois. The role focuses on creating a flexible elementary program, building rapport with students, and guiding the development of skills to prepare for upper grades.

The teacher reports to the Principal and other administrative personnel, supervises classroom assistants, and implements IEPs with tailored instructional plans.

Qualifications

• Must hold an appropriate Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach K-8 in a self-contained classroom.
• Endorsement in the assigned area is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct Service: Establish rapport with and motivate each student; provide a structured program of academics with flexibility; individualize instruction across all academic areas.
• Administration: Plan, implement and evaluate IEPs; update goals for annual reviews and trimester reports; prepare required reports; prepare detailed lesson plans with curriculum standards and accommodations; maintain service delivery logs for each IEP student.
• Communication: Attend staffing for assigned students; collaborate with paraprofessionals and 1:1 facilitator; meet with social worker, psychologist, and other personnel; collaborate with general education teachers during mainstreaming or with resource services; assist with self-help and self-care skills; sanitize materials per policy; perform duties assigned by principal.

Education

Illinois State Teaching Credential (K-8)

Endorsement in assigned area

Job description

Chicago Heights School District 170 is seeking a Special Education Teacher for a self-contained classroom serving grades K-8 in Illinois. The role focuses on creating a flexible elementary program, building rapport with students, and guiding the development of skills to prepare for upper grades.

The teacher reports to the Principal and other administrative personnel, supervises classroom assistants, and implements IEPs with tailored instructional plans.