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Position / Title: Instructional Learning Program Teacher Primary (Grades K-3)
Bargaining Unit:    ETA Department/Location: Specialized Student Services
Work Days: 184 Reports To: Building Administrator
JD Revision Date: 06-14-2023 Supervises: N/A

 
Function / Position Summary
 
To provide individualized instruction as mandated by individual student IEPs
 
Job Duties / Responsibilities 

  • Plan a program of study that follows district guidelines and meets the individual needs of students.
  • Implement researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
  • Create an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
  • Display a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
  • Plan for and guide the learning process toward the mastery of IEP goals, and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
  • Implement school improvement plans and strategies.
  • Collaborate with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
  • Implement assessments and communicate student progress.
  • Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
  • Assist in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
  • Work cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
  • Participate on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
  • Assist administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
  • Responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of individualized academic, behavioral and social programming; IEPs.
  • Complete all necessary special education forms included IEPs, transition plans, Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, etc.
  • Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate inclusion.
  • Participate and assist with Service Team meetings.
  • Coordinate and facilitate parent meetings. 
  • Understand and implement empirically supported behavioral interventions.
  • Oversee and effectively utilize Para-educators assigned to the ILP setting.
  • Coordinate with related services personnel.
  • Plan, coordinate and implement Community Based Trips.
  • Deliver instruction based on best practices for students with autism.
  • Complete all special education paperwork and monitor student progress.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in related subject(s) from an accredited University.
  • Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS I endorsement.

Experience / Knowledge 

  • Knowledge of academic and behavior strategies and interventions used with the autism population.
  • Familiarity with integrating assistive technology
  • Training in CPI.
  • Clinical or educational experience with the autism population.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Salary/Benefits

Terms of Employment 

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

Email Address

humanresources@u-46.org

Job Posting Date

5/21/2024

Start Date

8/7/2024