Sped Resource Teacher - CPS (Washington, IL)

Duties

• Valid and appropriate Illinois licensure.

• LBS 1 endorsement required.

• Complete required professional development to retain certification.

• Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

Qualifications

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education, Building Principal and Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL: To facilitate student success and growth in academic, functional, and social emotional learning skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Addresses the wide variety of instructional needs of students and works with teachers to design methods of learning that are most appropriate for students with IEPs.

• Consults frequently with general education teachers on matters relating to instruction using our progress-monitoring instrument as a base.

• Assists in the evaluation of ongoing programs and makes recommendations for change.

• Helps teachers identify student strengths and weaknesses and matches these skills with appropriate techniques and resources.

• Works with support staff and school administrators to facilitate the coordination of the special education program with the total curriculum.

• Works with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate instruction designed to meet the individual needs of students.

• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.

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

• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

• Develops, implements and monitors student IEP needs in compliance with state and federal law and district procedures.

• Maintains professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher education.

• Possesses experience with the multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) process.

• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school standards and school district discipline policies.

• Utilizes current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.

• Utilizes knowledge of instructional goals and objectives along with Common Core State Standards.

• Utilizes knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

• Applies knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

• Obtains knowledge of computer network systems and software applications as needed.

• Organizes and coordinates work.

• Communicates effectively with students and parents.

• Engages in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.

• Administers standardized tests in accordance with district testing programs.

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the director of special education, principal/assistant principal, and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of

every task or responsibility.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days. Salary and benefits per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EVALUATION: Per the Central School District 51 Teacher Evaluation Plan.

Salary/Benefits

Per the collective bargaining agreement

Additional Notes

An induction academy for all new licensed staff will be held on August 1 & 2

How to Apply

Please apply online at: https://www.applitrack.com/central51/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1488

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/central51/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1488

School District

https://www.central51.net/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/central51/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1488

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/15/2024

Start Date

8/12/2024