Early Childhood Special Education Classroom Teacher
- Employer
- Round Lake Area Schools District #116
- Location
- Round Lake, IL, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, Early Childhood / Daycare Teacher, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher, Special Education Teacher
- Grade Level
- Early Childhood
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Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood
Date Posted:
5/21/2019
Location:
Early Education Center
Date Available:
08/12/2019
JOB SUMMARY:
This position provides instruction and other educational supports such as case management to special needs students and assisting them in their academic and social development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with an Early Childhood endorsement, AND Early Childhood Special Education approval, registered in Lake County.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/rlas/onlineapp/default.aspx
Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood
Date Posted:
5/21/2019
Location:
Early Education Center
Date Available:
08/12/2019
JOB SUMMARY:
This position provides instruction and other educational supports such as case management to special needs students and assisting them in their academic and social development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a Valid Illinois Professional Educators License with an Early Childhood endorsement, AND Early Childhood Special Education approval, registered in Lake County.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Considerable knowledge of current best practices, laws, including due process and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and interventions regarding the education of special needs students;Considerable knowledge of specific disabilities and familiarity with common children's mental health disorders, as well as specific strategies/interventions to use in the classroom;Knowledge of child development;Knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;Knowledge of educational testing;Knowledge of learning theory, and students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective;Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RtI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS);Skill in accommodations and adaptations for visual impairments, including reading and writing Braille, using low-vision devices, and utilizing assistive technology for vision impairments is required for some positions;Skill in classroom and behavior management;Skill in interpersonal relations, especially regarding working as a member of a team;Skill in interpersonal relationships, and the ability to work with students and staff in stressful situations;Skill in organization, and in verbal and written communications;Skill in signing, cued speech, and auditory-verbal areas is required for some positions;Skill in the five real-life transition areas is required for some positions;Skill in transitional service planning and remedial instruction;Skill in utilizing computer technology for educational purposes, including word processing;Skill in working with students having a wide range of disabilities;Ability to apply the principles of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI);Ability to be flexible regarding meeting the changing needs of students, as well as the varying modifications to District and State mandates;Ability to create a structured and efficient working environment for students;Ability to develop and update curriculum, lesson plans and associated materials necessary to meet the unique needs of the special education students;Ability to develop relevant assessment tools, and integrate the results of the assessments into instructional units;Ability to teach a variety of students, with varying disabilities, a variety of classes;Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.
- Attends various meetings, such as staff, building, parent, team and case management;Communicates and provides consultation with team members, parents and guardians, the Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL), and other outside agencies, regarding students, their interventions, medications, and programmatic needs;Develops data collection and data management systems; entering data into proprietary and other computer databases; analyzing data, identifying student needs, and recommending quarterly classes based upon individual student needs;Develops or utilizes assessment tools and progress reports, including the Illinois Interactive report cards;Develops positive and trusting relationships with students; counseling students and reviewing transition activities with students; and providing job coaching for students regarding their community job placement activities;Develops, adapts and implements curriculum and lesson plans and aligns curriculum with academic standards;Ensures that teams are utilizing concepts of least restrictive environment and best practices with students;On occasion, deals with student transportation issues such as transporting students in school vehicles, and serving as a contact regarding student problems on the school bus;Participates in staff development activities;Provides direct instruction using a variety of techniques including individualized instruction, lectures, team teaching, hands-on formats and other instructional strategies;Provides for the management of student behavior, including implementing disciplinary procedures. Assists with the development of individualized intervention plans; writing and implementing conditional procedures; and modeling specific strategies for other instructional staff;Provides for the safety of students including extreme weather, transportation, and unknown personnel; supervising students in building and on school grounds in areas other than the classroom, such as playgrounds, and as students board and disembark from school buses;Works with Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) teams in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEP); providing for IEP management and reevaluation; assisting with goal writing in accordance with regulations and procedures; and setting up and participating in IEP conferences;May orders supplies and materials related to curriculum and instruction;May provide in-service training to other staff;May serve as a case manager with regard to transition planning and plans at the Middle School and High School levels;May work with hearing impaired students on an itinerant basis;Performs other related duties as required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/rlas/onlineapp/default.aspx
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