Position Type:
Special Education Teacher/Early Childhood Education
Date Posted:
7/3/2024
Location:
LADSE
Date Available:
August 2024
Closing Date:
When filled
Description: Autism Special Education Teacher (3-5 year old students) - Full Time School Year Position
Job Summary: - Collaborate with therapists to monitor the development of each child
- Adapting teaching methods and strategies to meet the individual needs of 3-5 year olds with Autism diagnosis
- Provide age appropriate activities to engage students in learning and play
- Communicate with parents and keep them informed about their child's development
This teaching position contributes to TRS as any public school teacher does in the state of Illinois.
Learn more about our Autism Program: https://www.ladse.org/communication-development.html
Qualifications: - Requires a Professional Educator License, endorsed for special education teaching (LBS1). Experience working with students in an emotional disability classroom setting preferred. Excellent collaboration and problem solving skills.
- Effective communication skills
- Initiative to follow through with assigned tasks
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team
- Compassionate attitude and strong understanding of child development
- Nurturing teaching approach