6th Grade Special Education Teacher

About the role

The Special Education Teacher position supports student learning by committing to evidence-based instructional strategies and program planning. This role will be pivotal in fostering the comprehensive development of students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Employ special educational strategies, including but not limited to scientific or evidence-based instruction, and techniques to improve the development of sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Employ educational strategies and techniques to reinforce learning and meet the diverse needs of students.
• Modify and/or accommodate the general education curriculum based on specific instructional techniques and technologies identified as best practices.
• Create a balanced program of instruction.
• In-depth knowledge of child guidance principles and practices specific to children with special education needs.
• Familiarity with classroom procedures and the ability to manage appropriate student conduct.
• Understanding of problems and concerns commonly faced by students with special needs.
• Proficient in research methods and adept at obtaining and providing instructional materials for special education services.
• Cookordination of integration of students with special needs into the general education environment.
• Assess and progress monitor students according to IEPs.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents, administrators, and fellow educators.
• Develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities and student progress and behavior.
• Provide official records for parents and District personnel as requested.
• Coordinate and conduct various team meetings and implement team recommendations as assigned.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Confer with parents, administrators, and educational team members to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development.
• Employ a problem-solving process to determine a course of intervention as prescribed by the district's tiered interventions.
• Supervise and train assigned personnel.
• Organize and conduct in-services for parents or staff as directed.
• Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment, including a computer and assigned software.
• Maintain department expenditures as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; one to two years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must hold an appropriate valid Illinois Professional Educators License with appropriate LBS1 endorsement.
• Experience working with students who have low incidence disabilities.
• Certified de-escalation and restraint training expected.

Skills

• Familiarity with applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures in the field of special education.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Competent in operating standard office and classroom equipment, including computers and assigned software.
• Capability to understand and relate to students with special needs.
• Adherence to District organization, operations, policies, and objectives, as well as department and program goals.
• Skillful interpretation, application, and explanation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Effective communication, cooperation, and maintenance of cooperative working relationships with others.
• Able to prioritize and schedule work efficiently.
• Proficient in maintaining records and preparing reports.

Benefits

Insurance- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available
Leaves- paid sick and personal days provided
Retirement- pre-tax retirement plans (e.g. 403b available)

Pay

Compensation In accordance with Oak Park Teachers Association Collective Date Available SY26-27 Bargaining Unit & Classification

Schedule

FLSA Status Non-exempt