Special Education Teacher - Long Term sub

Illinois Education Job Bank; La Grange (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasantdale School District 107 in Illinois seeks a Special Education Teacher for a long-term substitute assignment through mid-March. The teacher will provide instructional programs to students with a wide range of disabilities, collaborate with staff, and implement IEP-based strategies.

Qualifications include an Illinois Teaching License with LBS1 endorsements; Wilson Fundations and Just Words training preferred.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching License with endorsements (LBS1) required or preferred.
• Will benefit from Wilson Fundations and Just Words training.
• Experience with IEP-based planning and supporting students with disabilities considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement instructional strategies based on students' IEPs.
• Plan and carry out group and individual lessons.
• Provide instruction for students with a wide range of disabilities in various settings.
• Promote collaboration with fellow teachers and staff.
• Keep anecdotal records of academic and behavioral progress.
• Attend LADSE in-service programs and district meetings.
• Communicate proactively with parents and district staff.
• Participate in re-evaluations, annual reviews, and progress meetings.
• Complete academic assessments at the beginning and end of the year.
• Supervise classroom instructional aides and maintain a safe classroom.

Skills

Instructional strategies

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Illinois LBS1 license

Wilson Fundations training

Just Words training

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Long Term sub

Duties

Pleasantdale School District 107
JOB TITLE: Special Education Teacher
JOB GOAL: Provide instructional programs to students.
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator and Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS: Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements(LBS1); Wilson Fundations and Just Words training and experience preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with others.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Maintain a record of dependability as evidenced by consistent attendance, punctuality and attention to work.
• Understand and adapt to a variety of situations.
• Maintain and exhibit general and personal safety practices.
• Work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Assume personal responsibility for professional performance and growth.
• Utilize effective problem solving processes.
• Exhibit professionalism in appearance and demeanor.
• Read, understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Utilize applicable technology to support performance responsibilities.

Specific

• Develop and implement the use of effective instructional strategies based on the needs identified in students IEP's.
• Plan and carry out group and individual academic lessons.
• Provide instruction for students with a wide range of disabilities in a range of settings including extended resource, small group resource and push in models.
• Promote a collaborative relationship with fellow teachers.
• Keep ongoing anecdotal records including both academic and behavioral progress.
• Attend building staff meetings and applicable LADSE in-service programs.
• Make proactive calls to parents, LADSE, and district staff concerning behavior, grades, school conferences, etc.
• Participate and prepare information for re-evaluations, annual review, and progress review meetings as determined by district.
• Complete academic assessments on students at the beginning and end of the school year.
• Supervise and collaborate with classroom instructional aides.
• Establish working relationships with and provide feedback to administrators, parents, and community services.
• Monitor classroom and building space for safety hazards.
• Monitor student behavior during classroom and passing periods.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. An employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a long-term sub position through mid-March.