Special Education Teacher ESC9486

Job Type : Contract

Location : Berkeley Illinois

Pay : Competitive Pay

Job Description

Job Title : CrossCategoricalSpecial Education Teacher

Location : BerkeleyIL

PositionOverview : The school is seeking a qualified andpassionate CrossCategorical Special Education Teacher to join ourteam.

The ideal candidate will provide specialized instruction tostudents with varying disabilities in a supportive and inclusiveenvironment.

This role involves developing and implementingindividualized education programs (IEPs) collaborating with generaleducation teachers and support staff and fostering a positivelearning environment that promotes student growth andsuccess.

KeyResponsibilities :

InstructionalSupport :

• Providedifferentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of studentswith disabilities including those with learning disabilitiesemotional and behavioral disorders autism and other healthimpairments.
• Utilize a variety ofinstructional strategies including direct instruction coteachingand small group interventions to support studentlearning.
• Adapt and modify curriculummaterials to ensure accessibility for all students.

Individualized Education Programs(IEPs) :

• Developimplement and monitor IEPs for students with disabilities ensuringthat goals and objectives are tailored to each student’sneeds.
• Conduct assessments to determineeligibility for special education services and to informinstructional planning.
• Regularly review andupdate IEPs in collaboration with parents general educationteachers and other relevant staff.

Collaboration :

• Work closely with general education teachersto support the inclusion of students with disabilities in thegeneral education classroom.
• Collaborate withrelated service providers such as speechlanguage pathologistsoccupational therapists and school psychologists to delivercomprehensive support to students.
• Communicateregularly with parents and caregivers to provide updates on studentprogress and to involve them in the educational process.

BehaviorManagement :

• Implementpositive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) to promote asafe and supportive classroom environment.
• Develop and implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs)for students with behavioral challenges in collaboration with theschool’s multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor and document student behavior providing feedbackand support to help students develop appropriate social andemotional skills.

ProfessionalDevelopment :

• Participate in ongoing professional developmentopportunities to stay current with best practices in specialeducation.
• Engage in reflective practice tocontinuously improve instructional strategies and classroommanagement techniques.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in Special Education or a related field.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with aLearning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) endorsement.
• Experience working with students with a range ofdisabilities preferably in a K12 setting.
• Strong understanding of special education laws includingIDEA and Section 504.
• Excellent communicationcollaboration and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of amultidisciplinary team.

Work Schedule :

Fulltime position following the academiccalendar.

Salary andBenefits :

• Competitivesalary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health dentaland vision insurance and professional developmentopportunities.

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Hayden Pachauri

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