SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER - AUTISM

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Alton, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Middle Grade Teacher (6-8) to fulfill instructional, classroom management, and professional duties in accordance with the School Code and district policies.

Responsibilities include planning instruction with written plans, employing diverse instructional strategies, communicating with students, parents and staff, assessing progress, and serving on committees. Starting salary is $46,014.12, dependent on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching middle grades (6-8).
• Knowledge of district policies and effective classroom management.
• Ability to develop written instructional plans aligned with curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Plans effectively for instruction with written plans aligned to curriculum guidelines.
• Employs varied instructional strategies considering student differences and objectives.
• Communicates purpose of lessons to students, parents, and staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of middle school social, emotional, and academic needs for grades 6-8.
• Communicates with students, parents, and staff accurately and effectively.
• Assesses student progress formally and informally.

Skills

Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Communication

Collaboration

Differentiated Instruction

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To assume the responsibilities for instruction, classroom management, job duties, and professional involvement according to the School Code of Illinois, Board of Education Policies, and District contractual agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must possess the following qualifications.

ESSENTIALS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans effectively for instruction; including maintenance of written plans which are consistent with District curriculum guidelines, developmental needs of students and accountability requirements.
• Employs a variety of instructional strategies and techniques which take into account individual student differences (learning styles, pace, motivation, interests, etc.) as well as the need for achievement of specified objectives.
• Communicates the purpose of lessons and relates instructions to both long and short term educational objectives.
• For Middle Grade Teacher (6-8), demonstrates a knowledge of the social, emotional, intellectual and physical characteristics of the middle school student.
• Communicates accurately and effectively with students, parents and other staff members.
• Assesses student progress formally and informally in an appropriate manner.
• Exhibits effective classroom management techniques which include: self-control, maintenance of an appropriate learning environment, fair and consistent treatment of students, maintenance of safety standards, tactful response to needs of students, etc.
• Encourages the development of students which equals self-esteem.
• Maintains accurate and timely records as required by law, Board policies and administrative guidelines.
• Follows building and District rules, procedures and policies.
• Demonstrates a willingness to participate collaboratively in building, professional and District-level committees.
• Is punctual in reporting for job assignments as well as faculty and parent meetings.
• Performs all duties specific to the position listed in the contractual agreement for classroom teacher, librarian, school social worker, counselor, school nurse, psychologist and speech/language clinician.
• Performs other reasonable duties as assigned during the normal work day/year or in cases of emergency.

Salary/Benefits

Starting at $46,014.12 but depends on education and experience