LD Resource Teacher - Special Education

Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/LD/BD Resource

Date Posted:
9/15/2021

Location:
Colin Powell Middle School
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
until filled

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programs and instruction for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

• identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessmentsreview referral data, history and assessment data to develop appropriate goals and objectives for each studentconfer with general education teachers regarding the educational, social, emotional and physical needs and objectives of each studentplan, develop and implement individualized learning plans for each studentdesign appropriate teaching strategiesprepare instructional materials and lesson plans according to Individual Educational Plans (IEPs)review IEPs with parents, school administrators and general education teachersutilize appropriate methods of learning delivery and instruction to meet the needs of each student in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)monitor, evaluate and document each student's progress utilizing appropriate measurements and assessment devicesprepare timely progress reports for each studentdevelop and implement necessary interventions and strategies to promote achievement of student objectivescollaborate and consult with general school personnel regarding the implementation of the IEPs and special educational servicesmodify and adapt conventional educational programs and curriculum to meet the requirements of special needs studentsmaintain regular communication with parents by means of email, phone calls, conferences and progress reportsassist parents with understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavioral standardsensure adherence to reasonable rules of classroom discipline and order to maintain a secure and effective learning environmentmanage student behavior through monitoring, supervising and assessing behavioral patternsutilize appropriate corrective methods to modify behaviordevelop and implement Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessaryinstruct students on socially acceptable behaviors and personal development skillsprepare special needs students for inclusion and transition to mainstreammaintain accurate and complete records in compliance with school district regulations and legal requirementsmaintain a current knowledge of special education best practices and trends

Description: Primary/Intermediate Self-Contained Instructional Program for LD/BD Student Population
Qualifications: Appropriate ISBE Type 10 Certification in BD/LD and/or endorsement provisions

• Bachelors degree in the appropriate fieldappropriate Special Education endorsements or licensureexperience in diagnosing and assessing learning disordersexperience in educating special needs studentsproven effective classroom and student behavior management skillsknowledge of current special education practices and methodologiesMust meet Illinois State Board of Edcuation requirements.knowledge and understanding of State, local and federal regulations and policies affecting special educationworking knowledge of educational technology applications