Duties
1. Identify student needs, make appropriate referrals, and develop Individual Education
Plans (IEP) that meet State and Federal Guidelines.
2. Develop lesson plans, and instructional materials that allow for the provision of
individualized, whole group, or small group research-based instruction and also allows
students access to the general education curriculum.
3. Implement and support students’ Individual Education Plan, including long-range goals
and short-term objectives.
4. Effectively communicate with parents by means of newsletters, e-mail, notes, phone
calls and individual parent conferences, etc.
5. Create and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning that supports optimal
educational experiences.
6. Plan and conduct activities that provide a balanced program of instruction, including
allowing time and opportunity for students to observe, question and investigate.
7. Foster cooperative social behavior through activities/group projects, and assist
students in forming satisfying relationships with staff and peers.
8. Screen and provide instructional supports for English Language Learners.
9. Evaluate student academic and social/emotional growth by monitoring individual
education plans, behavior plans, progress reports, and determine the least restrictive
environment that can meet the student’s needs.
10. Conduct ongoing assessments of the academic, behavioral, emotional and physical
performance of each student.
11. Confer with parents/guardians, teachers, support staff, specialist, and administrators
to resolve student behavioral and academic problems.
12. Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare all reports and
paperwork as required by federal and state laws, district policies, and administrative
regulations.
13. Provide adequate information/data for all IEP meetings and conferences when
considering placement or reassignment of students.
14. Establish and maintain ongoing communication with standard and special services staff
for all assigned students.
15. Discuss student problems, behavior incidents, positive developments, and progress
with parents in an honest, sensitive and confidential manner.
16. Assist students with personal needs, including toileting and diapering, as needed.
17. Promote parent participation and involvement in educational activities and IEP
meetings and decisions.
18. Requisition instructional materials and supplies necessary to facilitate the long-range
goals for Least
19. Attend meetings called by the Principal and Director/Assist. Director of Special Services
20. Work cooperatively with the parents and the community.
21. Provide input regarding the curriculum to the Principal and Special Education
Director/Asst. Director.
22. Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by
the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
23. Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals; and, work
cooperatively, with the appropriate administrator, to evaluate their job performance.
24. Establish, implement, and enforce rules and procedures related to appropriate
classroom behavior: allow for and maintain a positive learning environment.
25. Maintain CPI certification.
26. Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the principal or Director/Asst. Director of
Special Services
Qualifications
1. Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education.
2. Competence with curriculum, diagnostic instruments, and research-based/evidence
based interventions.
3. Ability to work successfully with diverse populations.
4. Competence in the use of technology.
5. Excellent communication skills including verbal, listening and written.
6. Positive attitude and excellent work ethic and organizational skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
8. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
9. High level of professionalism and ethics.
10. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and
acceptable.
Salary/Benefits
Wage dependent upon experience and education. Please refer to the certified Collective Bargaining Agreement on our website for additional details. Link HERE: https://shorturl.at/Hi5Zk
As a part of this position's compensation package, benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) are available. Details to be discussed upon offer or can be made available upon request.