For job consideration, you must complete our application at wd7.org or https://www.applitrack.com/wd7/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Education
All candidates MUST have a current Illinois Professional Educator License and register (if not already) with the DuPage Regional Office of Education.
Job Summary:
- Responsible for writing and implementing IEP's
- Responsible for collaborating and consulting with classroom teachers and related service personnel
- Responsible for assessing students
- Exhibits a strong understanding of the Common Core and Essential Elements Standards
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective collaboration/problem-solving ability
- Practices continuous professional improvement
- Positive attitude, flexible, organized
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
Essential Job Functions:
Planning and preparation & Case Coordination
- Actively participate in eligibility, annual review and progress review IEP meetings for assigned students, as scheduled.
- Participate in trans-disciplinary team meetings, parent conferences and faculty meetings, as scheduled
- Communicate with parents frequently regarding student progress and educational needs
- Develop, revise, and maintain a schedule
- Develop well written weekly instruction plans utilizing best instructional practices
Instruction
- Implement core curriculum in accordance with specific guidelines as provided by Special Education Coordinator and the student’s IEP
- Implement appropriate instructional strategies for each student consistent with the student’s needs and the IEP
- Develop modifications to curriculum/instruction as required per student needs
- Collect and analyze student performance data accurately to develop and maintain effective instructional outcomes
- Implement current best practices in instruction for students with disabilities
- Implement constructive behavioral supports and modifications as indicated via scheduled data reviews
- Utilize conflict resolution strategies and problem-solving skills to address child, family, team or organizational issues
- Communicate with special education coordinator student concerns and program needs
- Collaborate with general educators to define roles and responsibilities as related to integrated programming
Classroom Environment
- Implement a classroom management system appropriate to student abilities
- Implement approved student safety procedures
- Organize and maintain materials to ensure efficient operation of the classroom
Qualifications:
Proper and current Illinois Teaching License
LBS1 Endorsement
Spanish preferred, not required
*Benefits available
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish or Polish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person