Special Education Teacher - IEP-Driven Instruction & Inclusion

SASED; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SASED seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide comprehensive instruction for students with developmental and physical disabilities in the Southeast Program. Instruction occurs in classrooms, the school, and community settings, aiming to empower students to become happy, confident, and productive members of their community.

The role involves collaborating with a transdisciplinary team, developing and implementing IEP-based goals, and delivering tailored curricula with consistent behavioral

Qualifications

• LBS-1 license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Participate in transdisciplinary team meetings, multidisciplinary staffings, annual reviews, parent conferences, and faculty meetings.
• Communicate frequently with parents. Elicit parent input in educational planning and implementation.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and modify goals/objectives on student IEPs. Ensure goals/objectives are outcome-based, longitudinal, measurable and aligned with Illinois State Learning Standards.
• Implement student IEPs utilizing teaching methods, materials, and adaptations to meet individual student needs.
• Utilize non-aversive behavior management techniques. Provide positive programming. Ensure consistent management across team members.
• Implement the Functional Curriculum including community living domains, functional academics, vocational and embedded social, communication and motor skills; implement curriculum for Reading, Math and Community Instruction.
• Design, revise, and maintain a class schedule from student IEP goals; provide instruction in integrated environments.
• Design, revise, and maintain instructional programs from student IEP goals; facilitate cooperative learning.
• Provide opportunities to interact with peers to form friendships and support networks.
• Implement programs and procedures recommended by transdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrate team leadership skills for a group of paraprofessionals.
• Demonstrate a consistent method of assessing student growth with clear criteria aligned to goals; collect and summarize performance data.
• Collaborate with team members to report on student progress by established timelines.

Education

LBS-1 issued by the Illinois State Board of Education

Job description

SASED seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide comprehensive instruction for students with developmental and physical disabilities in the Southeast Program. Instruction occurs in classrooms, the school, and community settings, aiming to empower students to become happy, confident, and productive members of their community.

The role involves collaborating with a transdisciplinary team, developing and implementing IEP-based goals, and delivering tailored curricula with consistent behavioral