MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Chicago Heights School District 170; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Chicago Heights, IL seeks a Special Education Teacher to deliver English language arts instruction aligned with the Core Curriculum Content Standards. The role requires instruction in students' native language and coordination with the district program.

The candidate will modify curriculum to meet IEP goals, work on a multidisciplinary team, and support student learning with effective behavior management and collaborative planning.

Qualifications

• Experience writing IEP goals and objectives addressing academic needs.
• Previous experience as a special education teacher on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to structure a classroom to maximize student learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English and in students' native language in line with state standards.
• Modify grade level curriculum to address standards with differentiated instruction for IEP goals.
• Coordinate duties with classroom staff to address student needs.
• Demonstrate effective behavior management and classroom organization.

Skills

IEP goals development

Differentiated instruction

Behavior management

Collaboration

Job description

REPORTS TO:

• Principal(s), Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Special Services, and other administrative personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary based on Chicago Heights School District 170 and American Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 604, Chicago Heights Council contractual agreement.

SALARY RANGE:

• $49,144-$58,966; COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

PENSION SYSTEM:

• TRS

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan, organize, and provide instruction in English and in native language of students in the Core Curriculum Content Standards, Illinois Learning Standards, and Spanish Language Arts Standards. Instruction must be consistent and coordinated with the district's instructional program so that students meet and exceed learning targets and the requirements outlined in the state and federal law.
• Modify grade level curriculum to address the standards along with differentiated instructional to address IEP goals and objectives.
• Experience writing IEP goals and objectives addressing the academic needs of students. Previous experience as a special education teacher working on a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to structure a classroom to maximize student learning.
• Must possess effective behavior management skills.
• Ability to coordinate job duties and work collaboratively with classroom assistant to address student needs.

This information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.