Special Education Teacher SDEP (Social Developmental and Education Program) (Grades 9-12)

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Highland, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with Cigna

Vision Insurance with EyeMed

Dental with The Principal

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for Highland High School SDEP (Grades 9-12). You will implement a comprehensive behavior system, receive BCBA-guided training, and regularly upload student data for progress review.

You will individualize instruction for students with diverse needs, demonstrate trauma-informed classroom management, and write IEPs using district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Requires LBS I Endorsed Teacher credential.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with trauma-informed classroom strategies.
• Proficiency in IEP development and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Learn and implement a comprehensive behavior and programming system (including a point system and therapeutic component).
• Be trained in SDEP program structure and ACT by BCBA.
• Upload student data to BCBA regularly.
• Consult with the Director of Special Services, Principal, and BCBA to maintain programming integrity.
• Individualize lessons for students with varied academic/behavioral needs.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and trauma-informed practices.
• Maintain high expectations for behavior and learning.
• Learn and use online IEP software and write IEPs per district guidelines.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals and teachers to support a positive school culture.
• Possible extracurricular/coaching opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Trauma-informed Practices

IEP Writing

Education

LBS I Endorsed Teacher

Job description

Special Education Teacher SDEP (Social Developmental and Education Program) (Grades 9-12)

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Duties

Description: Full-time Special Education Teacher for Highland High School SDEP (Social Development and Education Program)

Job Summary: Applicants must be willing to:

• Learn and implement a comprehensive system (including a Point system and a therapeutic component) for student's behavior and functioning.
• Be trained in the structure of the SDEP program and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) by the district's Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Upload student data on a regular basis to the BCBA.
• Consult with Director of Special Services, Principal, and BCBA on a regular basis to maintain programming integrity and functionality.
• Individualize lessons and deliver instruction to students with a variety of academic and behavioral needs.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management, including the use of trauma-informed practices.
• Demonstrate excellent communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate high expectation for behavior and learning.
• Receive training and be prepared to use CPI restraint when necessary.
• Learn and use on-line IEP software and write IEPs according to district guidelines.
• Manage and work collaboratively with paraprofessionals (program assistants).
• Cooperate with teachers to support a collaborative school culture.
• Extra curricular/coaching opportunities may be available.

Qualifications

Must meet requirements for reimbursement as an LBS I Endorsed Teacher.

Salary/Benefits

Benefits Package for full-time employees - Health Insurance with Cigna, Vision Insurance with EyeMed, Dental with The Principal.

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