Life Skills Special Education Teacher — Inspire Growth

Decaturproud; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools in Decatur, IL seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support students with IEPs, delivering individualized instruction and progress monitoring. You will plan engaging lessons, monitor goals, and collaborate with administrators, teachers, and families to ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The role requires strong relationships with students and families, a commitment to equity, and proficient use of educational technology to enhance instruction daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education.
• Knowledgeable in equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners.
• Knowledgeable in cross curricular literacy instruction.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents and all stakeholders.
• Desire to grow professionally through collaborative support.
• Proficient in the integration of technology in instruction daily.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial and annual IEPs for students on their caseload.
• Facilitate effective lessons.
• Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs.
• Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind.
• Design activities to achieve the learning objectives of the students.
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents.
• Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress.
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment.
• Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings.
• Deliver individualized instruction to each student in classroom or resource room.

Skills

Caring nature

Observation skills

Patience

Interpersonal communication

Empathy

Organization

Communication with parents

Behavioral plans

Visual supports

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Indiana Teaching License

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Educational Responsibilities:

Special education teachers provide services to students who have been identified as being eligible for special education services and have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The teacher should be committed to helping students by offering support and services to overcome practical obstacles to their learning.

Responsibilities of the special education teacher include:

• Develop initial and annual IEPs for students on their caseload
• Facilitate effective lessons
• Provide support for academic, behavioral, social emotional, and adaptive needs
• Prepare lessons with the needs of the learners in mind
• Design activities to achieve the learning objectives of the students
• Respect students and treat them with compassion and understanding
• Develop educational content including notes, assessments, and assignments
• Progress monitor goals and achievement, maintain data tracking, evaluate and document progress
• Supervise classes to ensure all students are learning in a safe and productive environment
• Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents
• Organize supplies, resources, and equipment
• Deliver individualized instruction to each student by encouraging interactive learning opportunities
• Ensure your classroom is clean and orderly
• Plan and implement educational activities and events beyond the IEP when appropriate
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, grade reports, and semester reports
• Plan, prepare, and attend case conference meetings
• Provide services to students based on their individual needs, either within the classroom setting or resource room
• Show commitment and professionalism through attendance, punctuality, and standards within your professional responsibilities
• Establishing and maintaining a positive line of communication with parents
• Adhere to guidelines set forth in Article 7

Key Skills:

• Caring nature while teaching the students
• Good observation skills and learning the behavioral patterns of children
• Key soft skills such as patience, interpersonal communication, empathy, organization, etc are needed
• Good communication skills that help in interacting with the parents
• Addressing the needs and requirements of children with skillful attention
• Expert in developing various behavioral plans
• Efficient in using visuals to support teaching methodologies
• Knowledge about using transition methods that help students to move from one subject to another
• Understand and use technology
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Job Requirements:

Bachelor'sDegree in Special Education

Current Indiana Teaching License

The candidate must be knowledgeablein equitable instructional practices to support the needs of all learners.

The candidate must be knowledgeablein cross curricular literacy instruction.

The candidate must have the ability to develop positive relationships with students, parents and all stakeholders.

The candidate must believe in the power of continuous improvement and desire to grow professionally as an educator through collaborative support.

Proficient in the integration of technology in instruction daily.

Equal Opportunity Employer