Duties
McLean County Unit District No. 5
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Certified Teacher – Special Education - Learning & Behavioral Services 1
Locations: Multiple Locations
Department: Building Personnel
Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal
FLSA Class: Exempt
SUMMARY
Provides specialized instruction in order to meet the unique educational needs of students with disabilities, evaluates and assesses progress, in accordance with the student’s IEP, in a variety of settings.
DUTIES
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Demonstrates knowledge of specialized curriculum and assistive technology.
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Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication between students and their parents, regarding both academic and behavioral progress.
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Evaluates academic and social growth of students, keeps appropriate records and completes regularly scheduled progress reports.
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Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and district policy.
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Assesses student progress and determines the need for adjustments to instructional techniques.
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Collaborates with classroom teachers, school psychologists, learning disabilities specialists, speech/hearing specialists, occupational and physical therapists, guidance counselors, adaptive PE and school social workers to provide an integrated plan for developing the needs of students.
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Plans and implements instructional programs (district interventions) in accordance with the district’s philosophy and curriculum objectives.
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Delivers instruction designed to engage all students, and adjusts lessons as needed in order to improve student progress in academic and interpersonal skills.
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As a part of an educational team, evaluates, determines and develops individual education plans, including the development of long term goals and short term objectives, for students in a variety of settings.
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Collaborates with the educational team regarding classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, adaptive equipment, behavior modification plans, and other instructional interventions in order to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
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Continued personal growth through ongoing professional development including but not limited to: book studies, district trainings, seminars, workshops, conferences and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
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Delivers and assesses student progress using standardized as well as informal testing in order to monitor student growth and progress.
Salary/Benefits
COMPENSATION:
Per the negotiated contract between McLean County Unit 5 and the United Five Education Association, for the 2022-2023 school year the starting salary range for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree is $39,124 - $54,304 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience. Candidates with a Master's Degree is $43,819 - $64,946 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience.
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Apply Online at www.unit5.org