Special Education Resource Teacher

Flossmoor School District 161 is seeking a Special Education teacher at Western Avenue Elementary School.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Education
• Must have taught Special Education Resource – Grades PreK-5 in the last ten (10) years or have taken coursework, seminars, or workshops relevant to Special Education Resource – Grades PreK-5 education in the last two (2) years
• Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement for grade level

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development of the pupil's IEP
• Provides special education instruction for the pupil in accordance with the IEP
• Presents and interprets pertinent data obtained from teacher conferences, parent interviews, cumulative folders, anecdotal records, behavior checklists, criterion-referenced tests, error analysis of student's work, diagnostic testing, and provides information on modes of learning, achievement levels, and specific needs
• Keeps the Principal informed, establishes rapport with other staff members, makes assessment and progress reports for future staffings
• Prepares written behavior and academic reports for presentation at future staffings and for the records
• Makes informal education evaluations of the assigned students, including evaluation of day-to-day progress or lack of it, selecting appropriate assessment tools, and providing interpretation of these results
• Holds parent conferences for each student; includes a discussion of the problem, the education program, and ideas for home reinforcement of the educational training
• Makes a written report for each student when regular progress reports are issued for parents and the permanent file; bases the report on the established student-based objectives
• Helps the student to understand the nature of their difficulties as well as their strengths and assists the establishment of realistic goals
• Works with and coordinates programs with paraprofessionals
• Assists with the scheduling of needed tutorial, supportive, and consultative programs and services for pupils needing them (e.g., speech therapy, physical therapy, etc.)
• Cooperates closely with support staff and other specialists
• Understands and is able to use, when needed, the referral process as applied to the District in general and to the special education program in particular
• Is familiar with needed community resources and knows how to use them
• Demonstrates the effective use of digital tools in teaching and learning practices to help students achieve learning targets
• Models use of digital tools in instructional practices
• Regularly connects with continuous professional learning communities to advance professional practices for 21st Century Learning and Teaching
• Participates in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance according to the Flossmoor Teacher Evaluation Plan (FTEP)

Skills

• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program
• Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies

Pay

Certified staff salary schedule