Teacher Special Education BIL Cross Cat

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Teacher Bilingual Secondary Cross Categorical for Kimball Middle School. This role includes providing individualized instruction and collaborating with colleagues to support students with diverse needs.

The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related subject along with a Professional Educator License and relevant endorsements. Experience in Special Education is required, emphasizing a commitment to fostering an inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related subject from an accredited university.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS I endorsement and Bilingual Special Education Approval.
• Previous experience in Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction as mandated by IEPs.
• Administer classroom, district and state assessment.
• Collaborate with parents and staff.
• Attend School Service Team and IEP meetings as necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of common core standards

Knowledge of secondary general education curriculum

Knowledge of instructional and resource programs for special education

Certified to administer ELL testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related subject

Professional Educator License with LBS I endorsement

Bilingual Special Education Approval

Previous experience in Special Education

Job description

Position / Title

Teacher Bilingual Secondary Cross Categorical

Bargaining Unit

ETA

Department/Location

Specialized Student Services

Calendar Days

184

Reports To

Building Principal

JD Revision Date

06/05/2023

Supervises

N/A

Location

Kimball Middle School

Function / Position Summary

To provide individualized instruction as mandated by individual student IEPs

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and instruction as mandated by the IEP.
• Administration of classroom, district and state assessment.
• Modification of classroom assignments and test for integrated students.
• Ongoing collaboration with parents and staff.
• Complete diagnostic/progress monitoring components as determined on domain sheets.
• Share responsibility for testing students as determined by School Service Team discussion.
• Enter diagnostic information into data-based screens and create hard copy of diagnostic report.
• Attend School Service Team and IEP meetings when necessary.
• Complete data-based screens for annual reviews/reevaluations for case load students.
• Obtain information from classroom teacher on student's present level of performance for IEP meetings.
• Share responsibility for entering data collected on intervention process for initial evaluations on ELL evaluations as determined by service team.
• Update progress reports on the same timeline as report cards.
• Develop transition plans and Summary of Performance for students turning 14 years or older during the IEP dates.
• Collaborative grade reporting with General Education teachers.
• Management and reporting of subject grades for instructional students.
• Create data driven goals and objectives based on student needs, grade level, and core standards for case load students.
• Monitor case load for annual review and reevaluation dates.
• Oversee that goals are update on data-based screen, following building time lines, by the case manager and/or related staff.
• Oversee that all services on the IEP are implemented.
• Provide accommodations and modification list to necessary general education staff.
• Attend contract meetings.
• Attend school professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related subject from accredited university.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS I endorsement and Bilingual Special Education Approval; OR
• PEL with any teaching endorsement, a Bilingual Education endorsement and Bilingual Special Education Approval; OR
• Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Transitional Bilingual Educator (TBE) endorsement in Bilingual Education and a Bilingual Special Education Approval.
• Previous experience in Special Education

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge of common core standards.
• Knowledge of secondary general education curriculum.
• Knowledge of instructional and resource programs for students with a variety of special education eligibilities.
• Certified to administer ELL testing (ACCESS, Model, and IPT).

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching

Terms of Employment

• This is a 9-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.