Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Essential accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
In addition to the responsibilities and duties of the classroom teacher, a special education teacher is responsible for the following:
- Develop an Individual Education Plan for each student to which they are assigned.
- Develop daily lesson plans which work toward achievement of the goals and objectives defined
for each child.
- Maintain accurate records as required by the building principal
- Consult with regular division teacher on transition services and programming for students being
mainstreamed/included.
- Coordinate the related services for each student in the classroom through the use of
transdisciplinary model.
- Regularly evaluate each child’s progress and make recommendations at the annual review for
any changes in the child’s program.
- Refer students for re-evaluation every 3 years, or more often if necessary.
- Develop plans for the teacher’s aide (if assigned) and supervise their performance on a daily
basis.
- Attend inservice training as planned by the building/district administrator.
- Review, requisition, and develop materials to implement the instructional program, and to meet
the unique needs of the individual children enrolled.
- Develop, revise, expand and review curriculum for the program.
- Conduct ongoing evaluation of classroom program effectiveness.
- Involve parents in each student’s school program and document family contact.
- Oversees the safety and security conditions of the facility or area in which assigned activity
Is conducted at all times that students are present.
- All other reasonable duties as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent, or Building
Principal (s).
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Illinois Professional Educators License appropriate to the position
Such additional qualifications as the governing authorities may find
appropriate and acceptable.
Salary/Benefits
Per the salary schedule outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CUSD#1 Board of Education and the South Scott Federation of Teachers, available at winchesterschools.net>district>contracts>teacher contract
Winchester Community Unit School District #1 offers the following benefits to full-time employees:
- Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Teachers Retirement (TRS)
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
- Paid Leave
How to Apply
Job application available at winchesterschools.net
district>employment opportunities>employment application
Submit application, letter of interest, and resume to jclayton@winchesterschools.net