Special Education Teacher - Middle School

Duties * Drafting and implementing Individualized Education Plans * Attending and participating in Individualized Education Planning meetings with team * Monitoring student progress and communicating information to parents within timeframes outlined in Individualized Education Plans * Using data to make evidenced-based decisions regarding student placement and services * Collaborating with general education teachers, related service providers, and administration regarding student progress and needs * Adapting daily routines to meet the interest and needs of the individual child and the group * Planning and implementing activities that meet the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of their students * Keeping accurate logs of time with parents, related service providers, and teachers * Implementing positive discipline * Observing children and making notes of progress and development * Integrating special needs children in a positive and respectful manner * Drafting Individualized Education Plans 5 days before scheduled meetings Qualifications * Candidates must possess a valid Illinois Teaching License with proper endorsements.

* Professional Educator License License Endorsement in Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBSI) or Special Education (PK-Age 21) * Candidates must demonstrate Teaching, Leadership, & Interpersonal Skills.

* Demonstrated ability to work with various groups of people in an educational environment.

* Ability to use initiative and innovation in planning and implementing programs and procedures.

* Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Board may find acceptable and reasonable.

Salary/Benefits Collective Bargaining Agreement Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page School District HOOVER-SCHRUM MEMORIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 157 - IL Position Website City Website ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 1/9/2025 Start Date N/A