Duties
Lead a self-contained special education classroom serving students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral disorders, and other health impairments. Classroom programming includes sensory, communication, and behavioral support systems which are integrated within the environment to meet the individual needs of the students. Curriculum includes a combination of functional academic learning, daily living skills, and pre-vocational programming that is individualized based on student needs.
- Design and implement lesson plans based on student ability levels and needs as outlined in IEPs.
- Manage classroom behaviors with the help of support staff and the SEAL behavioral points program.
- Collaborate with counselors, SLP's, and OT's to support the students and identify areas of need.
- Assess and collect student data specific to academic and behavioral goals.
- Prepare documentation for and participate in IEP meetings.
- Prepare documentation for report cards and quarterly goal updates.
- Participate in weekly Professional Learning Communities.
Qualifications
LBS1 Endorsement required
Salary/Benefits
Full-time salary position with benefits (BC/BS health/dental/life insurance, 401K/Match opportunities, Aflac available, PTO, tuition reimbursement). Salary starting from $52,000.
Additional Notes
Monday – Friday 8:00AM-3:30PM
Academic calendar plus 3-day/week summer school session
4 evening events per school year (Variety shows, graduation, awards ceremony)
Staff are certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention through CPI
Locations in Lombard, Romeoville, Woodstock and Yorkville. This post is for the Romeoville location.
How to Apply
Email kdipaola@seal-il.com with resume and cover letter.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://www.seal-il.com/contact-us