Duties
1. Identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop Individual Education
Plans (IEP) that meet State and Federal Guidelines.
2. Coordinate, implement, and support students’ Individual Education Plan, including
long-range goals and short-term objectives.
3. Develop and administer comprehensive lesson plans and instructional materials that
allow for the provision of individualized, whole group, or small group research-based
instruction and also allows students access to the general education curriculum.
4. Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning that supports optimal
educational experiences as well as social and emotional well being.
5. Plan and conduct activities that provide a balanced program of instruction, including
allowing time and opportunity for students to observe, question and investigate.
6. Foster cooperative social and emotional behavior through activities/group projects,
and assist students in forming satisfying relationships with staff and peers.
7. Screen and provide instructional supports for English Language Learners.
8. Conduct ongoing assessments of the academic, behavioral, emotional and physical
performance of each student.
9. Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, support staff, specialist, and administrators in
a positive and productive manner in attempts to resolve student behavioral and
academic problems.
10. Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare all reports and
paperwork as required by federal and state laws, district policies, and administrative
regulations.
11. Promote parent participation and involvement in educational activities and IEP
meetings and decisions.
12. Attend meetings called by the Principal and Director/Assist. Director of Special Services
13. Establish, implement, and enforce rules and procedures related to appropriate
classroom behavior: allow for and maintain a positive learning environment.
14. Maintain CPI certification, as required.
15. Provide a variety of motivators to students to assist them in achieving their fullest
intellectual potentials.
16. Assist students in the development of self-esteem by providing opportunities for
classroom successes and by fostering positive peer relationships.
17. Provide adequate information to applicable stakeholders for meetings and conferences
when considering placement or reassignment of students.
18. Establish and maintain ongoing communication with staff as required.
19. Maintain effective (positive, constructive, tactful) on-going communication with
parent/guardian (i.e., notes home to parents, phone contacts, conferences) to promote
home/school cooperation.
20. Procure instructional materials and supplies necessary to facilitate the long-range goals
for Least Restrictive Educational programming.
21. Work cooperatively with the PTO and community.
22. Provide input regarding the curriculum to the Principal and Special Education
Department (including administration and colleagues)
23. Develop a personal plan for continued professional growth.
24. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for support staff and provide input to
admin on their job performance as requested.
25. Coordinate the appropriate distribution of classroom accommodations, supplementary
aids and services, and behavior intervention plans with applicable staff.
26. Maintain compliance with Special Education paperwork and procedures.
27. Coordinate, organize and manage IEP meetings.
28. Works cooperatively with general education classroom teachers to modify work,
curriculum, and instruction.
29. Accept other responsibilities and duties, relevant to teaching assignment, as may be
assigned by administration.
Qualifications
1. Appropriately licensed/certified (LBS1) by the Illinois State Board of Education.
2. Competence in a variety of teaching and behavioral methodologies and strategies.
3. Ability to work successfully with diverse populations.
4. Competence in the use of technology, diagnostic tools, and other instructional
materials.
5. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
6. Positive attitude and excellent work ethic/organizational skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
8. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
9. High level of professionalism and ethics.
10. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable
Salary/Benefits
Salary and work year to be established by the Board.