SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Allendale; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Allendale is seeking a qualified educator to deliver individual and group instruction to students in a therapeutic day school setting. The role emphasizes curriculum development, behavior management, and collaboration with staff to support student success.

The incumbent will prepare lesson plans, differentiate instruction, and implement IEPs while maintaining compliance with ISBE regulations. Duties include supervision during non-class time and crisis intervention as needed, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education is required.
• LBS1 license or endorsement is required.
• Knowledge of Special Education laws, rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, oversee and provide individual and group educational instruction.
• Prepare lesson plans and differentiate instruction.
• Attend required trainings and supervision sessions.
• Involvement in crisis intervention per ISBE and policy.
• Maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification.
• Monitor classroom records and confidential reports.
• Develop and implement IEPs and monitor progress.
• Supervise students during non-class time, lunch and bus duty.

Skills

Individual instruction

Group instruction

Curriculum development

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

LBS1 license or endorsement

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTIONCoordinates, oversees and provides individual and group instruction in order to meet the educational needs of special education students within the school program. Implements effective interventions and strategies for working with students with disabilities within a therapeutic day school. Provides direction and oversight in how to effectively work with student behavior within a therapeutic day school setting. Provides direction and supervision to Paraprofessionals.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES1. Coordinates, oversees and provides individual and group educational instruction to students. Prepares lesson plans; differentiates instruction; and develops and implements curriculum and intervention programs.2. Attends staff in-services, ISBE mandatory trainings, team meetings and supervision.3. Involvement in crisis intervention which may require the use of physical restraint or time out following ISBE RTO requirements and Allendale’s Behavior Management Policy.4. Maintains certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).5. Oversees and monitors the mandatory cumulative classroom records; and prepares and maintains confidential student reports, data collection, progress monitoring and other information related to students and the Special Educational Program.6. Maintains knowledge of current field trends; maintains membership in appropriate internal and external committees and professional organizations. Attends appropriate training programs.7. Manages and monitors classroom records and attendance; develops and implements IEPs.8. Supervises students during non-classtime, lunch, and bus duty.EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEA. REQUIRED: 1. Bachelor’s degree in education2. LBS1 license or endorsement3. Knowledge of Special Education laws, rules and regulations