SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Chicago Heights School District 170; Bartlesville (OK); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Applitrack is seeking an elementary school teacher with a valid Illinois teaching credential to instruct grades K-8 in a self-contained/resource classroom. Special Education teachers must hold an endorsement in their assigned area.

The role emphasizes individualized instruction, IEP planning, progress reporting, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include direct student engagement, development of individual education plans, regular communications with parents and

Qualifications

• An appropriate, valid Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained/resource classroom.
• Special Education teachers must hold an endorsement in their assigned area.

Responsabilités

• Direct Service: Establish rapport with and develop individual techniques to motivate and manage each student.
• Administration: Plan, implement and evaluate the IEP for each child; update IEP goals and objectives for annual reviews and trimester report cards; prepare all reports required by administration; prepare detailed lesson plans with modifications to address student needs; maintain service delivery logs for each IEP student.
• Communication: Attend staffings; collaborate with paraprofessional and 1:1 facilitator; meet with social worker, psychologist and other personnel; collaborate with general education teachers when students are mainstreamed; assist with self-help and self-care skills; sanitize materials; perform duties assigned by the principal.

Formation

Illinois State Teaching Credential

Description du poste

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 2/4/2025
• Location: Washington McKinley School

QUALIFICATIONS:

An appropriate, valid, Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained/resource classroom. Special Education teachers must hold an endorsement in their assigned area.

JOB SUMMARY:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper grade education in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

REPORTS TO:

Principal, Assistant Superintendent of Special Services, and other administrative personnel.

SUPERVISES:

Classroom assistants, when applicable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary, benefits, and work year as established in the Teachers’ Contract.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1.Direct Service:
  • Establish rapport with and develop individual techniques to motivate and manage each student.
  • Provide a structured program of academic and activities with sufficient flexibility to hold interest and meet needs.
  • Individualize instruction to facilitate optimum delivery of instruction in all academic areas.
• 2. Administration:
  • Plan, implement and evaluate the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for each child.
  • Update IEP goals and objectives for annual reviews and trimester report cards.
  • Prepare all reports required by administration.
  • Prepare detailed lesson plans for each major subject area incorporating grade level curriculum and standards while making the necessary modifications and accommodations to address individual student needs.
  • Maintain service delivery logs (as a resource teacher) for each IEP student.
• 3. Communication:
  • Attend staffings of students assigned to class and/or resource program.
  • Collaborate with classroom paraprofessional and 1:1 facilitator regarding roles and responsibilities within the classroom and with students.
  • Meet with social worker, psychologist and other personnel to maintain ongoing assessment of children’s progress.
  • Collaborate with general education teachers if students are being mainstreamed (as a self-contained teacher) or if they are in the general education environment and receiving resource support services.
  • Assist with self-help and self care skills.
  • Sanitize materials/equipment in accordance with Board policy.
  • Perform all duties assigned by the building principal.