Special Education Teacher Gr K-2

Duties

Job Summary:

• Responsible for writing and implementing IEP's

• Responsible for collaborating and consulting with classroom teachers and related service personnel

• Responsible for assessing students

• Exhibits a strong understanding of the Common Core and Essential Elements Standards

• Excellent communication skills

• Effective collaboration/problem-solving ability

• Practices continuous professional improvement

• Positive attitude, flexible, organized

• Bilingual Spanish preferred; not required.

Essential Job Functions:

Planning and preparation & Case Coordination

• Actively participate in eligibility, annual review and progress review IEP meetings for assigned students, as scheduled.

• Participate in trans-disciplinary team meetings, parent conferences and faculty meetings, as scheduled

• Communicate with parents frequently regarding student progress and educational needs

• Develop, revise, and maintain a schedule

• Develop well written weekly instruction plans utilizing best instructional practices

Instruction

• Implement core curriculum in accordance with specific guidelines as provided by Special Education Coordinator and the student's IEP

• Implement appropriate instructional strategies for each student consistent with the student's needs and the IEP

• Develop modifications to curriculum/instruction as required per student needs

• Collect and analyze student performance data accurately to develop and maintain effective instructional outcomes

• Implement current best practices in instruction for students with disabilities

• Implement constructive behavioral supports and modifications as indicated via scheduled data reviews

• Utilize conflict resolution strategies and problem-solving skills to address child, family, team or organizational issues

• Communicate with special education coordinator student concerns and program needs

• Collaborate with general educators to define roles and responsibilities as related to integrated programming

Qualifications

Proper and current Illinois Teaching License

LBS1 Endorsement

Spanish preferred, not required

Salary/Benefits

Salary starting at $50,000 or depending on years of experience.

How to Apply

https://www.applitrack.com/wd7/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=995&posFirstChoice=Elementary%20School%20Teaching&posSpecialty=Primary%20-%20Grades%201,%202,%203

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/wd7/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=995&posFirstChoice=Elementary%20School%20Teaching&posSpecialty=Primary%20-%20Grades%201,%202,%203

Email Address

tulrich@wdsd7.org

School District

https://wd7.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/wd7/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=995&posFirstChoice=Elementary%20School%20Teaching&posSpecialty=Primary%20-%20Grades%201,%202,%203

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

12/8/2023

Start Date

N/A