Pre-K Special Education Teacher

Duties

• Plans, develops, and implements an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom including activities that require higher levels of thinking, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.

• Revises plans on an ongoing basis, considering student needs, ability levels, and interests.

• Designs and presents differentiated instruction in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.

• Develops and maintains a plan to assess whether presented material is understood using a variety of assessment techniques; uses the results to modify future instruction.

• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; uses a wide variety of oral and written techniques; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.

• Establishes an environment enabling students to work without being disturbed by others; provides opportunities for each pupil to participate in a given activity.

• Moves about during lessons to establish, maintain, or re-establish pupil involvement.

• Uses technology suitable to the instructional goals to facilitate student engagement.

• Achieves a balance of teacher-centered and student-centered activities appropriate to the grade level and subject matter being taught.

• Facilitates a smooth transition from one activity to another by individuals or groups.

• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.

• Monitors student progress throughout the year and evaluates progress towards IEP goals.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with content-specific endorsement(s): LBSI

• Ability to pass a criminal fingerprint background check

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree in Education

Salary/Benefits

Salary and work year in accordance with the Ball-Chatham Education Association (BCEA) contract.

Comprehensive benefits package and annualized pay.

Additional Notes

May be eligible for a $3000 dollar sign on bonus.

How to Apply

Apply on the Ball-Chatham website from the Careers banner at the top or in the link below.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/bcsd/onlineapp/default.aspx

School District

www.chathamschools.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/bcsd/onlineapp/default.aspx

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/1/2024

Application Deadline

7/1/2024

Start Date

4/1/2024