LBS1 Teacher - 26-27 SY - Timber Ridge

Illinois Education Job Bank; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a Learning Behavior Specialist to support students with IEPs and behavior plans in Arlington Heights, IL. The role involves leading IEP development, progress monitoring, and collaboration with teachers, parents, and specialists.

The position emphasizes data-driven instruction, CPI training, and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. This is a full-time role with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Licensed educator with endorsement for Learning Behavior Specialist K-Age 22.
• Completed 12 hours of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the development of student IEPs according to program guidelines to provide a free, appropriate public education.
• Assess student growth through progress monitoring and state assessments for accountability.
• Compile and maintain IEPs and reports for accurate student records.
• Develop IEP goals and benchmarks based on present levels of performance.
• Plan and implement daily classroom lessons aligned to IEP goals and data-driven interventions.
• Maintain classroom behavior and participate in behavior intervention plans with integrity.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and administration for collaboration.
• Participate in team meetings and IEP meetings to address student needs.
• Engage in professional growth activities including CPI recertification, workshops, and NSSEO offerings.
• Participate in building or program activities/committees for teamwork and policy adherence.
• Plan and conduct parent conferences to communicate student progress.
• Supervise classroom aides/assistants to meet student goals.
• Use technology to analyze data and report information timely.
• Provide input on aides/assistants’ goals and evaluation.

Skills

Collaboration

Education

Professional Educator’s License – Learning Behavior Specialist K-Age 22

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training

Job description

• Actively participate in the development of student Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) according to program guidelines for the purpose of providing a free, appropriate public education.
• Assess student growth through progress monitoring as appropriate in a timely manner including annual state required assessments for the purpose of assessing student academic progress and educational accountability.
• Compile and maintain necessary records, IEPs, and reports for the purpose of maintaining accurate student records.
• Develop IEP goals and benchmarks based on the data related to present levels of student performance for the purpose of setting appropriate student goals based on present levels of performance.
• Develop and implement daily classroom lessons demonstrating student access to general education curriculum reflecting IEP goals and data driven interventions for the purpose of providing access to the general education curriculum and modifying and/or adapting the curriculum appropriate to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior control and participate in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans with integrity when appropriate for the purpose of classroom management and providing a safe, learning environment for all students.
• Maintain effective communication with students, staff, parents, and administration for the purpose of collaboration and planning.
• Participate in team meetings and IEP meetings to address student needs for the purpose of developing an appropriate IEP.
• Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis including recertification for CPI, workshops, in-services, professional reading materials, and/or other available offerings at NSSEO for the purpose of increasing knowledge and ability to implement interventions with integrity and incorporate best practices.
• Participate in building or program activities/committees and meetings as appropriate for the purpose of team building and adherence to NSSEO policies and procedures.
• Plan and conduct parent conferences for each student as necessary for the purpose of communicating to parents about student achievement and growth.
• Plan and supervise the functions of all classroom aides/assistants assigned to class or case load for the purpose of effectively meeting student goals.
• Proficiently use technology to communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports for the purpose of efficiently reporting information and communicating in a timely manner.
• Provide input to administration on aides/assistants professional goals and evaluation as appropriate for the purpose of evaluating support staff and setting goals.
• Use data-driven decision making to monitor student performance and make instructional/behavioral decisions as appropriate for the purpose of implementing effective interventions to facilitate student progress.
• Utilize research-based, best practices interventions, programs, and strategies to implement NSSEO curriculum for the purpose of providing an appropriate educational program for students.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Educator’s License endorsed for Learning Behavior Specialist K-Age 22
• Participate in twelve (12) hours of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training and techniques.
• Collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals.

Salary/Benefits

NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting at Lane 1 Step 0 - dependent on education and experience (Pending Negotiations)

Benefits include: