Permanent Guest Teacher - Special Education

Illinois Education Job Bank; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package

Retirement plan participation

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a Permanent Guest Teacher - Special Education to provide instructional coverage in the Special Education Department. You will arrive on time, follow substitute plans, participate in IEP meetings as required, and deliver lessons while maintaining classroom routines and student safety.

Qualifications include an Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS I endorsement, a strong desire to work with students with disabilities, and the

Qualifications

• Possess strong desire to work with students with disabilities.
• Demonstrate commitment to equity and student well-being.
• Able to work every school day during the assignment term.
• Capable of functioning effectively in both special education and general education environments.
• Fingerprint-based background check completed successfully.
• Physical fitness documentation within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Special Education Department on arrival.
• Provide instructional coverage for long-term teacher leaves and participate in IEP meetings as required.
• Review substitute plans, prep lessons, and deliver instruction per schedules.
• Uphold District policies and classroom routines; ensure student safety and well-being.
• Check out with the Division Secretary at day’s end and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Disability support

Equity & inclusion

Reliability & punctuality

Classroom management

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

Job description

Permanent Guest Teacher - Special Education

Duties

• Report to the Special Education Department upon arrival at the school building.
• Serve as instructional coverage for long-term teacher leaves; prepare for, attend, and actively participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as required.
• Arrive on time, according to the workday hours published in the Substitute Teacher Handbook, to check in, review substitute plans and prepare for lessons of the day.
• Uphold all District policies, rules and procedures to which regular teachers are subject.
• Maintain as fully as possible the established routines and procedures (including classroom management techniques) for the school and classroom to which assigned.
• Deliver lesson plans as outlined in the substitute plans or as instructed by administrators.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations.
• Check out with the Special Education Division Secretary at the end of the workday.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS I endorsement.
• Strong desire to work with students with disabilities.
• Experience in working with students with academic, motor/developmental, and emotional needs.
• Commitment to equity, excellence, academic and personal well-being of each student and high expectations for all students.
• Ability to commit to working every school day during the term of the assignment.
• Ability to work effectively in both special education and general education environments, in any subject area.
• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check.
• Written evidence of physical fitness (physical exam) completed within 90 calendar days prior to the starting date, or within 30 calendar days after the starting date.

Salary/Benefits

$250 per day, includes benefit package and retirement plan participation.