Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/K-5

Date Posted:
7/31/2018

Location:
Woodgate School, Yates and Armstromg
(High-Needs School)

Date Available:
08/14/2018

Closing Date:
open until filled



Elementary School District 159

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Teacher: Instructional Classroom

DEPARTMENT: Department of Student Services EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will encompass identified special education students who are in need of a structured, environment to promote appropriate academic and socio-emotional skill development. The teacher will be required to develop and reinforce appropriate cognitive and emotional skill development as outlined in the IEP. The teacher will be required to develop a program environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to be successful in accordance with each student's ability. The teacher will provide instruction to students with in a collaborative effort with other regular and special education staff. Instruction will be provided with the assistance of teacher paraprofessional as outlined by IDEA 2004.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Building Principal Supervises: Classroom, students, volunteers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teaches district approved curriculum with additional supports to meet the individual needs of students

2. Develops lesson plans and instructional material and provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.

3. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.

4. Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports.

5. Identifies pupil needs and makes appropriate referrals and develops strategies for individual education plans.

6. Is available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day.

7. Provides individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of the student.

8. Creates an environment for learning and social development in accordance with the needs of the student populations he/she is charged with.

9. Work collaboratively within the special and regular education team at the building and district level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instruction program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on best practices and the needs and abilities of students
• Ability to align and plan instruction associated with the Common Core Standards
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
• Skills in oral and written communication
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
• Promotion and development of appropriate classroom management skills
• Understanding and implications of IDEA 2004
• Development and implementation of IEPs as they relate to the student.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Valid ISBE Teaching Certificate in the area of Special Education with LBS I and/or II approval.

Illinois State Board of Education Certification: Type 10.

Provisional Certification in the area of Special Education will be considered as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

Work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit.
• The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts.
• The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being or work output of other people.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus.
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• Noise level is moderate to loud.

Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors