Duties
Be a Founding Educator: Launch a New SEL Program with TCSEA
Are you ready to build something new? Tri County Special Education Association (TCSEA) is seeking a visionary Special Education Teacher (LBS1) to help launch a brand-new public school program in the Bloomington/Normal area for the 2026-2027 school year.
This is more than a teaching role; it is an opportunity to be a foundational member of a team dedicated to empowering students with social-emotional learning challenges. Join us in serving the McLean, Logan, and DeWitt communities and help shape the future of special education in our districts.
Essential Duties:
Program Development & Instruction
- Design and Launch: Collaborate with administration to establish classroom routines, behavioral norms, and a therapeutic culture for the new public school program.
- Differentiated Instruction: Adapt general education lessons and design specialized activities tailored to individual student abilities and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) goals.
- Classroom Leadership: Teach and mentor students across various settings (whole class, small groups, and one-on-one), fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Transition Planning: Prepare students for future success by designing clear transition plans for grade-level advancement and post-school life.
Case Management (IEP Leadership)
- Comprehensive IEP Management: specific duties including developing, implementing, and updating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to ensure they reflect real-time student progress and data-driven goals.
- Assessment & Analysis: Assess student skills continuously to determine educational needs and track performance against IEP benchmarks.
- Facilitation: Lead IEP meetings and communicate effectively with all stakeholders regarding student growth, needs, and legal compliance.
Collaboration & Supervision
- Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and guide Teacher Assistants/Paraprofessionals to ensure consistent implementation of behavioral strategies and instructional support.
- Stakeholder Partnership: Maintain active communication and partnership with parents, general education teachers, counselors, and administrators to support student outcomes.
Qualifications
Must hold a valid ISBE license with LBS1 credential.
How to Apply
Apply through BambooHR link provided. TCSEA LBS1 Bloomington/Normal
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://tcsea.bamboohr.com/careers/49?source=aWQ9MTg%3D