Special Education Teacher -- Grades K-2

About the Role

The Special Education Teacher will provide comprehensive and specialized instruction to students with developmental and physical disabilities across all environments, including the classroom, school building, and community. The primary goal is to empower students to become happy, confident, and productive members of their community through individualized programs.

Qualifications

• LBS-1 issued by the Illinois State Board of Education

Responsibilities

• Participate in transdisciplinary team meetings, multidisciplinary staffings, annual reviews, parent conferences, and faculty meetings.
• Communicate frequently with parents and elicit their input in educational planning and implementation.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and modify outcome-based, measurable, and longitudinal goals/objectives on student IEPs, aligned with Illinois State Learning Standards when appropriate.
• Implement student IEPs using teaching methods, materials, and adaptations tailored to individual student needs.
• Utilize non-aversive behavior management techniques and ensure consistent management across team members.
• Implement the Functional Curriculum, including community living domains, functional academics, vocational skills, and embedded social, communication, and motor skills. Also implement program-recommended curriculum for Reading, Math, and Community Instruction.
• Design, revise, and maintain a class schedule and instructional programs based on student IEP goals/objectives, providing instruction in integrated environments.
• Facilitate cooperative learning and provide opportunities for students to interact with peers to form friendships and support networks.
• Implement programs and procedures recommended by transdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrate team leadership skills for a group of paraprofessionals.
• Assess student growth using clear criteria congruent with student goals, and collect and summarize performance data on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate with team members to report on student progress by established timelines.

Pay

Compensation for the 184-day work year is set by the SASED Board of Directors. Pay transparency details for the 2026-2027 contract are currently in negotiation.