High School Special Education Teacher

About the Role

We are seeking a high school special education teacher to work in an alternative learning environment. The teacher will develop, support, and implement programming tailored to students' social and academic needs, working in small group settings and potentially co-teaching with regular education teachers. The ideal candidate will model restorative practices and be willing to mentor colleagues in this process.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with students to extend their learning and achievement.
• Comply with administrative regulations, policies, and professional practices.
• Demonstrate professional performance responsibilities in teaching, aligned with the Danielson model for teaching and the teacher evaluation instrument, including:
• Knowledge of content and pedagogy (Danielson 1a)
• Knowledge of students (Danielson 1b)
• Setting instructional outcomes (Danielson 1c)
• Knowledge of resources (Danielson 1d)
• Designing coherent instruction (Danielson 1e)
• Designing student assessments (Danielson 1f)
• Creating an environment of respect and rapport (Danielson 2a)
• Establishing a culture for learning (Danielson 2b)
• Managing classroom procedures (Danielson 2c)
• Managing student behaviors (Danielson 2d)
• Organizing physical space (Danielson 2e)
• Communicating with students (Danielson 3a)
• Using questioning and discussion techniques (Danielson 3b)
• Engaging students in learning (Danielson 3c)
• Using assessment in instruction (Danielson 3d)
• Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness (Danielson 3e)
• Reflecting on teaching (Danielson 4a)
• Maintaining accurate records (Danielson 4b)
• Communicating with families (Danielson 4c)
• Participating in the professional community (Danielson 4d)
• Growing and developing professionally (Danielson 4e)
• Arrive punctually and adhere to work schedules.
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies related to the position.
• Check and respond to emails daily.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

Qualifications

• Meet State of Illinois licensure requirements for classroom teaching.
• Hold an Illinois professional educator license with LBS1 endorsement.

Required Clearances

• Certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician.
• State of Illinois fingerprinting and background check.
• First Aid/CPR certification as required by law.

Required Skills

• Able to lift 10 pounds.
• Able to sit, stand, kneel, and walk as necessary.
• Able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Able to organize work to complete assigned tasks.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Danielson model, the teacher evaluation instrument, and the FEA contract. The evaluation will be completed by the Building Principal or other certified evaluator.

For full salary and benefit information, visit https://www.unit6.org/employment_opportunities/salary___benefit_information.

For more information, contact Emory Burdette at eburdette@unit6.org.