Primary School Special Education Teacher

About the role

An alternative learning teacher with an endorsement in special education. Develop, support, and implement programming that allows students to engage in education tailored to their social and academic needs. Small group setting as well as co-teaching alongside a regular education teacher is possible. Models restorative practices and is willing to mentor/support colleagues as they learn this process.

Qualifications

• Meet State of Illinois licensure requirements for classroom teaching for assigned subjects/courses/grade levels
• Illinois professional educator license with LBS1 endorsement

Performance responsibilities

Follows professional practices consistent with school/district policies in working with students. Work directly with all students to help students extend their learning and achievement as far as individually possible. Complies with administrative regulations and policies. Demonstrates professional performance responsibilities in teaching. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the school program, its safety and good order.

As related to the Danielson model for teaching and the teacher evaluation instrument:

• Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy (Danielson 1a)
• Demonstrate knowledge of students (Danielson 1b)
• Set instructional outcomes (Danielson 1c)
• Demonstrate knowledge of resources (Danielson 1d)
• Design coherent instruction (Danielson 1e)
• Design student assessments (Danielson 1f)
• Create an environment of respect and rapport (Danielson 2a)
• Establish a culture for learning (Danielson 2b)
• Manage classroom procedures (Danielson 2c)
• Manage student behaviors (Danielson 2d)
• Organize physical space (Danielson 2e)
• Communicate with students (Danielson 3a)
• Use questioning and discussion techniques (Danielson 3b)
• Engage students in learning (Danielson 3c)
• Use assessment in instruction (Danielson 3d)
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness (Danielson 3e)
• Reflect on teaching (Danielson 4a)
• Maintain accurate records (Danielson 4b)
• Communicate with families (Danielson 4c)
• Participate in the professional community (Danielson 4d)
• Grow and develop professionally (Danielson 4e)

Additional responsibilities

• Arrives punctually and does not leave during work day
• Follows all rules, regulations, policies, etc., pertaining to the completion of all facets of the position
• Follows established safety procedures at all times
• Checks email daily; responds to email as necessary
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal

Required clearances

• Certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician
• State of Illinois fingerprinting and background check in compliance with state code and district policy requirements
• First Aid/CPR certification as required by law

Required skills

• Able to lift 10 pounds
• Able to sit, stand, kneel, and walk as necessary to adequately complete essential elements of the position
• Able to write and speak or otherwise reasonably communicate with students, staff members, and parents
• Able to perform the performance responsibilities as listed below
• Able to organize work in order to complete assigned tasks

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated as per law and FEA contract in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation. The evaluation will be completed by the Building Principal or other certified evaluator. Evaluators will be additionally guided by the components of each subdomain as per the documents/rubrics provided. The preponderance of the evidence directs the placement on the rubrics.

Terms of employment

Salary/benefits and most conditions of employment are set by the Board of Education through Board Policy, the FEA contract and this job description. Work year and performance responsibilities are to be established by the Board of Education. Daily schedule, specific tasks, and conditions of employment not otherwise addressed may be assigned by the Building Principal.

Contact Jason Chaplin for more information: jchaplin@unit6.org

Full salary and benefit information can be found at https://www.unit6.org/employment_opportunities/salary___benefit_information