Learning Behavior Specialist-(Spanish speaking preferred)-DISTRICT

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Summit (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick/Personal days

Breaks and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

TRS

Pay options: 10 or 12 month

Pre-employment screenings

AA/EOE

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a Learning Behavior Specialist for a district role in Illinois. The position emphasizes serving students with IEPs, collaborating with classroom teachers and families, and delivering instruction within the IEP framework.

Candidates should hold an IL PEL with Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement; ELA endorsement is preferred. Strong data interpretation, communication, and ability to work in diverse settings are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires valid State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License with Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement.
• ELA endorsement is preferred but not required.
• Ability to meet academic and developmental needs in a diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as case manager for students with IEPs and consult with teachers and parents.
• Deliver services within the IEP framework and instructional setting.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate records as required by law and policy.
• Administer and analyze standardized data and adjust strategies to maximize student success.
• Provide individualized accommodations and collaborate with district specialists as needed.
• Engage in building- and district-level committees and communicate with families regularly.

Skills

Case management

IEP framework

Consultation

Assessment

Documentation

Data analysis

Accommodations

Communication

Curriculum collaboration

Technology in instruction

Education

PEL with Learning Behavior Specialist endorsement

ELA endorsement preferred

Tools

IEP software

Assessment platforms

Job description

Learning Behavior Specialist-(Spanish speaking preferred)-DISTRICT

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Duties

Duties:

• Serve duties assigned as case manager of students with IEPs.
• Consult with classroom teachers and parents.
• Deliver services via IEP framework.
• Serve as instructor within general and special education classroom.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward academic achievement and curriculum goals.
• Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, curricular units, and projects and communicates these objectives to the students.
• Provides instruction at a professional level of competence.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Administers and analyzes standardized testing data and adjusts instructional strategies, as needed, to maximize probability of student success.
• Recognizes the special needs of students, seeks the assistance of district specialists, as needed and/or required, and makes appropriate individualized physical and instructional accommodations within the classroom.
• May serve on building-level and district-wide committees, e.g., curriculum resource adoption and curriculum writing.
• Builds effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and is available to students and parents for education-related purposes, e.g., open house, conferences, extra-curricular activities.
• Assists in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct and develops and informs students of reasonable rules concerning classroom procedures and behavior and maintains a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• All other duties that may be assigned by the district administration.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with required content endorsements Learning Behavior Specialist.
• ELA endorsed preferred
• Ability to meet both the academic and developmental needs of students.
• Ability to teach within a culturally and linguistically diverse setting to meet the needs of all learners.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and textbooks.
• Ability to write reports and general correspondence.
• Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from individuals and groups of educators, administrators, parents, students, and the public.
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of IEP electronic programs
• Basic assistive technology knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple facets of technology to enhance learning and instruction.

Salary/Benefits

• Salary is based on education and experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days
• Winter and Spring Break off (among other holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
• Options of receiving payment on a ten (22 paychecks) or twelve (26 paychecks) month basis
• Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.
• Cook County School District 104 is an AA/EOEemployer.