High School Special Education Teacher

Purpose:

This teacher is responsible for developing and implementing a High School Special Education program for students with IEPs in grades 9-12.  The candidate may teach courses in Math, English, Science, or Social Studies.

Qualifications:

• A valid and current Illinois State PEL in High School. 
• Able to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively. 
• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education with a focus on the Illinois Learning Standards for Special Education
• Ability to design lessons that engage and teach the curriculum, applying various teaching methods.
• Strong supervisory and classroom management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism.
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software.
• Working knowledge of Easy IEP and/or case manager skills

Reports to:

Building Administration, Special Education Coordinator

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop IEP plans, as well as curriculum mapping, pacing guides, and lesson/unit plans. 
• Facilitating IEP meetings. 
• Completing all IEP paperwork.  and finalizing IEP's in compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Deliver instruction for students of varying ability levels that challenge, engage, and promote well-rounded learning.
• Attends professional development and training related to all Social Science programs and methodologies, staying abreast of current research. 
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning. 
• Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration. 
• Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences. 
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. 
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement. 
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process. 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis
• Organizes, develops, and coordinates special culinary events/activities.
• Keeps accurate records and delivers timely reports as required.
• Participates in student team meetings as needed.  Participates in collaborative teacher/staff meetings as required.
• Maintains curricular and supplementary material inventories and makes purchasing requests in a timely manner to ensure necessary supplies are available for student projects.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating, etc
• All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning
• Follows the District’s job description for teachers.
• Perform other duties and take on responsibilities as assigned by the district and/or building administration.
• Ability and demeanor open to having fun at work.

Terms of Employment:

As determined by the MEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary: $42,020.00-$84,739.00