MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Chicago Heights School District 170

Chicago Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 49,144 - 58,966

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Chicago Heights School District 170 in Chicago Heights, IL is seeking a Special Education Teacher to deliver instruction aligned with Illinois standards and the district program.

The role requires an ISBE Professional Educator License, an LBS 1 endorsement, and licensure in South Cook Region 07, with strong IEP goal development and collaboration across a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a valid ISBE Professional Educator License.
  • Must register license in South Cook Region 07.
  • Must have an LBS 1 endorsement for Special Education.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver instruction aligned to Core Curriculum and standards.
  • Differentiate curriculum to address IEP goals and student needs.
  • Write and update IEP goals; collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
  • Structure classrooms to maximize student learning and behavior.
  • Coordinate with classroom staff to support students.

Skills

IEP goals writing
Differentiated instruction
Behavior management
Collaborative teamwork

Education

Professional Educator License (ISBE)
LBS 1 endorsement
South Cook Region 07 licensure

Job description

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

  • Must have a valid Professional Educator License with Illinois State Board of Education
  • Must register Professional Educator License in South Cook Region 07
  • Must have a Special Education / Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS 1) endorsement

Qualifications

  • Must have a valid Professional Educator License with Illinois State Board of Education
  • Must register Professional Educator License in South Cook Region 07
  • Must have a Special Education / Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS 1) endorsement

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.

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