Duties
Role and Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions:
Develop and Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs):
- Create, monitor, and revise IEPs based on student needs and legal requirements
- Collaborate with parents, administrators, and other specialists to set goals and objectives for each student
Provide Specialized Instruction:
- Tailor lessons and teaching strategies to accommodate students' unique learning styles and abilities
- Adapt instructional materials and delivery methods, ensuring access to the general education curriculum
Assess Student Progress:
- Evaluate and document student progress through formal and informal assessments
- Use assessment data to adjust teaching strategies and interventions
Classroom Management:
- Create a positive, structured learning environment that supports students' emotional and behavioral needs
- Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and apply classroom management techniques as needed
Collaboration with General Education Teachers:
- Teach and/or Co-teach and provide support in inclusive classrooms
- Advise and assist general education teachers in accommodating and modifying lessons to fit students' needs
Support Social and Emotional Development:
- Foster students' social and emotional growth through individual or group activities
- Address issues like social skills, self-regulation, and peer relationships
Family and Community Engagement:
- Maintain open communication with parents/guardians about student progress and challenges
- Participate in meetings with families and stakeholders to discuss students' educational needs and progress
Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards:
- Ensure that all instructional practices comply with federal, state, and local laws related to special education
- Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards in all dealings with students, families, and staff
Professional Development:
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current on best practices
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching strategies and share insights of progress and challenges
Assistive Technology and Resources:
- When needed, incorporate and manage assistive technology in the classroom to help students access learning
- Identify and utilize additional resources to support students with disabilities
Qualifications
Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Learning Behavior Specialist 1 endorsement and/or other required endorsements for the specific teaching assignment
Salary/Benefits
Based on Education and Years of Teaching - based on increased negotiated rate higher than last year's Salary Schedule
- 90% Board Paid Medical Insurance of ANY Available Plan (FY 25-26)
- 100% Board Paid Single Dental Insurance
- 100% Board Paid Life Insurance (annual salary)
- Flex Savings Accounts
- Sick and personal days