Teacher APEX (New Beginnings MS)

Position Type:

High School Teacher/APEX Teacher

Date Posted:

4/26/2025

Location:

Dream Academy

Date Available:

08/06/2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Position / Tittle: Teacher APEX

Bargaining Unit: ETA

Department/Location: Special Education

Calendar Days: 184

Reports To: Principal

JD Revision Date: 06/12/2023

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To provide quality educational experiences for students requiring intervention for academic promotion.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines, and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.

Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.

Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.

Implements current district curriculum and content that is grade level appropriate.

Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives/targets for all lessons, units and projects that are clearly communicated to students.

Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.

Implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents.

Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.

Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.

Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.

Will have two-way contact with parents via email and telephone regarding student progress and needs

Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.

Collaborates with other CWT teachers to prepare and disseminate lessons to students.

Works with students by going on job checks to assess the students' performance.

Works within the community to conduct employer workshops, appreciation sessions and establish relationships for future student employment.

Update student progress quarterly in each student IEP on their caseload and share this information with parents.

At the age of 14 a case manager will take steps with the student to complete a

transition plan which is to be shared with the parent.

Create data driven goals and objectives based on student needs, and grade level.

Implement Common Core and Social-Emotional Learning Standards for all students on caseload.

Monitor caseload IEP's to make sure annual reviews and three-year re-evaluation dates are met and kept in compliance.

Applicant should be familiar with how to complete, implement, and progress monitor through the development of a Functional Analysis and Behavior Plan to meet individual behavior management needs in the educational environment.

Performs other duties as assigned by the high school administrator and director.

Teacher job hours: 7:40AM -3:05 PM Education

Bachelor's degree in related subject from accredited university.

Illinois teaching certificate; LBSI required.

Current endorsement in a Business-related field preferred. Experience / Knowledge

Must demonstrate knowledge of Common Core State Standards

Must exhibit willingness and capacity to use all forms of current instructional technology Physical Demands

Requires prolonged sitting or standing.

Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique. Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Attachment(s):

ETA Benefits Sheet 2024.pdf

ETA Salary Schedules 2025-2027.pdf