Special Education Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Glenwood (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a qualified educator to implement district curriculum and maintain safe, engaging classrooms.

The role emphasizes planning, collaboration with staff and families, assessment of student progress, and strict adherence to district policies to ensure high-quality education for all students.

Qualifications

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Guides the learning process toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons and units.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that align with stated objectives.
• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request.
• Assesses the accomplishments of all students using multiple methods and provides evidence of learning.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate, complete records as required by law and policy.
• Assists in implementing district policies on student life and conduct.
• Assists in selecting books, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and their parents.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Creates a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for each lesson or unit.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that meet stated objectives.
• Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon supervisor request.
• Assesses student learning using multiple methods and provides evidence of progress.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and parents regularly.
• Maintains safety and security of students and adheres to school policies.
• Maintains records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists in implementing policies governing student life and conduct.
• Participates in selecting instructional books and materials.
• Fosters open communication with students and parents about progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum alignment

Student assessment

Communication with parents

Collaboration with colleagues

Education

State Certification

Job description

1. Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students

2. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students

3. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.

4. Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.

5. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

6. Assesses the accomplishments of all students using multiple methods and provides evidence of learning as required.

7. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

8. Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.

9. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions for protection and safety of students.

10. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

11. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

12. Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

13. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

14. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.

15. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as necessary and desirable.

16. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

17. Understands the ADA, IDEA, and State mandates regarding student and parent due process.

18. Administer district at-risk programs as they relate to this job to provide for safe working and learning conditions, providing for both physical safety and environmentally safe conditions to work in and learn.

19. Maintain security and confidentiality of records, tests, and other items relating to student and staff.

20. Provide for the safety and security of any and all students should a dangerous situation arise.

21. Follows universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards.

22. Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent.

Qualifications

As set by State Certification

Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary, fringe benefits and work year according to current agreement