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Anticipated Special Education Teacher

Employer
Proviso Township High School District 209
Location
Forest Park, IL, US
Salary
Competitive
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Special Education

Date Posted:
3/2/2019

Location:
Proviso Township High Schools

Date Available:
upon approval

Closing Date:
Until Filled

POSITION TITLE: Teacher - Special Education
REPORTS TO: Department Chair
Building Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience or Training
Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with Endorsement in LBSI
Desired Experience or Training
Master's Degree; Previous high school teaching experience POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD
  1. Teach to prescribed outcomes and goalsUse instructional methods that improve student achievementAssign and evaluate appropriate student workInvolve students in learningMake effective use of entire class periodUse appropriate school support and resource materialsConvey to students learning goals and the importance of material learnedBe clear in explanations and directionsProvide continuity in learning activitiesChallenge students by using appropriate questioning strategiesSpeak clearly, audibly, and fluentlyAdjust the teaching pace to assure maximum student understandingProvide appropriate remedial and/or enrichment material whenever necessaryCommunicate high expectations for student performanceINSTRUCTIONAL PLANNINGEstablish a positive and safe learning environmentRevise lesson plans as neededPlan instructional examples, illustrations, and time for questions into lessonsAddress different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materialsBe creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materialsSUBJECT MATTERDemonstrate command of subject areas crucial to instructional effectivenessDemonstrate knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to the subject area and to the teaching of diverse studentsRemain current in the assigned content area and in the professionDemonstrate enthusiasm about subject matterCLASSROOM MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIESDevelop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomesMonitor student behavior for compliance with classroom rulesReinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behaviorRespond to behavior problems quickly and appropriatelyHave necessary material and equipment available and ensure their appropriate use and careProvide and distribute necessary classroom materials in an orderly and efficient mannerInteract with students in ways which are respectful and friendly, and which reflect an understanding of cultural differencesProvide students feedback on their knowledge and skillUse effective methods to manage student behavior
  1. PROFESSIONALLY RELATED COMPETENCIESParticipate in review and updating of curricular programsPerform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative proceduresAdhere to all personal absences procedures and provides appropriate plans and materials for use by the substituteModel and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and procedures; exemplify the district's mission and beliefsBe punctual in arrival times to the building, to classes, and to meetingsReport promptly student behavior, attendance, and performance to family or guardians and when necessary, refer students to appropriate school personnel; stay in regular communications with parents.Cooperate with other educational personnelImplement recommendations made in the evaluation and supervisory process


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