Kindergarten Co-Taught 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. As a key member of the district's Core Instruction Department, the Special Education Teacher position will be proficient in adapting the general education curriculum to address student's needs; you will create a balanced instructional program tailored to individual 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 Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
• Prepare progress reports and report card grades as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on child progress.
• Observe, evaluate, collect, and analyze data of students' educational performance (academic, behavioral, communication).
• Administer identified district and state-required assessments and utilize and interpret student performance data to adjust instruction.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents, administrators, and fellow educators.
• Serve as an informational resource for students, parents, and district personnel.
• Respond to inquiries and provide information, recommendations, and interpretation of student educational and social-emotional needs.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Employ a problem-solving process to determine a course of intervention as prescribed by the district's tiered interventions.
• Confer with parents, administrators, and educational team members to 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.
• Cookordinate and conduct various team meetings and implement team recommendations as assigned.
• 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.
• Monitor department expenditures as appropriate.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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.