Special Education Teacher - Full-time

Location: Steger, IL

Required Qualifications: 

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

• Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS) endorsement

• Bachelor degree required

Job Description

• Implementing individual education programs

• Evaluating student progress for students in special education

• Assessing the special needs of individual students

• Collaborating with staff in meeting student needs

• Maintaining appropriate student records

• Providing instructions to classroom and 1-1 paraprofessionals

• Engendering a team atmosphere

• Motivating students through positive feedback based upon their i.e.p.s and school-wide PBIS, if appropriate

• Participating in district and school committees

• Maintaining a clean, attractive, and safe learning environment

• Working with parents to achieve student objectives

• Attending meetings as required

• Supervising pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday

• Participating in curriculum and other developmental programs

• Participating in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities

• Maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities

Benefits:

• Lucrative pay

• Long-term contract

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance is available

• The principal is well respected and liked