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Special Education Teacher - Self Contained (2025-2026)

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Guides the learning process toward achievement of district approved curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; to communicate these objectives to students.
  • Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
  • Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
  • Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
  • Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
  • Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
  • Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

ASSESSMENT

  • demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
  • selects appropriate assessment instruments
  • conducts assessments appropriately
  • interprets assessment information accurately
  • demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process
  • conducts ongoing assessment of instructional goals and objectives
  • demonstrates awareness, understanding and knowledge of the variety of physical, emotional and cognitive conditions which may contribute to a student's learning problems
  • reports assessment data in a clear and concise manner
  • provides classroom observations

DESIGNS INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

  • develops individualized goals and objectives based on assessment results
  • provides long-range student planning
  • fully participates in the MDC/IEP process

COMMUNICATION/COLLABORATION

  • demonstrates collaborative problem-solving
  • communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents
  • interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc., as an effective team member
  • promotes positive public relations

PROVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

  • facilitates mainstreaming/integrated education programming when needed
  • demonstrates an understanding of a variety of disabilities
  • provides instructional support within a regular classroom, if needed
  • selects, prepares and/or adapts materials to meet individual student needs
  • employs a variety of instructional techniques, methods and materials appropriate for meeting individual student needs
  • demonstrates effective individual, group, and classroom behavior management techniques

CASE MANAGEMENT

  • participates with the building Student Services Team
  • monitors implementation of student I.E.P.'s
  • responsible for gathering, monitoring, and completion of all pupil data surrounding staffings, case studies, and annual review
  • manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences
  • manages and coordinates required paperwork
  • trains, supervises and assists in the evaluation of paraprofessionals (when applicable)

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • follows policies and procedures of the district
    a)  daily attendance and punctuality
    b)  supervision of students
    c)  meeting attendance
    d)  discipline policy and procedures
  • demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordancewith these mandates
  • demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
  • demonstrates professionalism
    a)  is flexible and adaptable to change
    b)  uses judgment appropriately
    c)  conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
    d)  treats others with respect and dignity
  • demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback
  • participates in professional growth activities, such as
    a)  membership in professional organization
    b)  supervision of student teacher
    c)  inservice/workshop/seminar
    d)  continued higher education                                   
  •   actively participates in the staff evaluation process

 This job description is not exhaustive, performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement, required.
  • Previous experience work with elementary self-contained special education students.
  • An interest and/or experience working with students with varying levels/types of disabilities.
  • Expertise in conducting educational assessments and the development of individual educational programs.
  • The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement.
  • A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities.
  • A strong commitment to professional excellence.

Salary/Benefits

Supervisor:      Principal / Assistant Principal
Salary:   Per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Contract Extension and Benefits / Benefit Premiums
Work Schedule:  School Year

How to Apply

Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135/opening/105647

Email Address

sowens@orland135.org

Job Posting Date

4/22/2025

Start Date

8/18/2025