Job Description
Job Description
**PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB IS FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR. WE HAVE LOCATIONS IN LOMBARD, ADDISON, AND CAROL STREAM. WE SERVE STUDENTS AGES 3-22 WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULTIES, INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH AN EMOTIONAL DISABILITY, OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENT, and/or AUTISM**
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Site Administrator, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plans and implements specialized and differentiated instruction to provide standards-aligned curriculum. This may mean teaching multiple grade levels/classes at once.
- Utilizes research-based practice to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
- Creates dynamic, hands-on lesson plans to maximize student engagement.
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning.
- Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students
- Works cooperatively with team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
- Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
- Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction
- Serves as primary contact for the parent.
- Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
- Implements the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) to fidelity and accepts feedback and coaching from the Counselor/Social Worker/BCBA
- Assists in de-escalation of students
- Assists in student crisis situations, including potential for physical restraint if student becomes a danger to themselves or others.
- Completes all school and state reporting requirements.
Credentials, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching, including an ISBE Learning and Behavioral Specialist 1 (LBS1) licensure
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
- Thorough skills and knowledge on strategies and techniques for working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges
- Ability to effectively analyze needs and problems objectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
- Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
- Knowledge of relevant educational technology
- Must have the proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.