Duties

Pleasantdale School District 107
 JOB TITLE:               Special Education Teacher 
JOB GOAL:                Provide instructional programs to students.
REPORTS TO:           Building Administrator and Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:    Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements (LBS1);   Wilson Fundations and Just Words training and experience preferred.

 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
General

1. Communicate and collaborate effectively with others.
2. Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
3. Maintain a record of dependability as evidenced by consistent attendance, punctuality and attention to work.
4. Understand and adapt to a variety of situations.
5. Maintain and exhibit general and personal safety practices.
6. Maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
7. Work independently and exercise good judgment.
8. Assume personal responsibility for professional performance and growth.
9. Utilize effective problem solving processes.
10. Exhibit professionalism in appearance and demeanor.
11. Read, understand and follow verbal and written directions.
12. Utilize applicable technology to support performance responsibilities.

 
Specific

1. Develop and implement the use of effective instructional strategies based on the needs identified in students IEP's.
2. Plan and carry out group and individual academic lessons.
3. Provide instruction for students with a wide range of disabilities in a range of settings including extended resource, small group resource and push in models.
4. Promote a collaborative relationship with fellow teachers.
5. Keep ongoing anecdotal records including both academic and behavioral progress.
6. Attend building staff meetings and applicable LADSE in-service programs.
7. Make proactive calls to parents, LADSE, and district staff concerning behavior, grades, school conferences, etc.
8. Participate and prepare information for re-evaluations, annual review, and progress review meetings as determined by district.
9. Complete academic assessments on students at the beginning and end of the school year.
10. Supervise and collaborate with classroom instructional aides.
11. Establish working relationships with and provide feedback to administrators, parents, and community services.
12. Monitor classroom and building space for safety hazards.
13. Monitor student behavior during classroom and passing periods.

 
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. An employee in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a long-term sub position through mid-March.
 
 

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/D107/ONLINEAPP/DEFAULT.ASPX

Email Address

spoplawski@d107.org

School District

https://www.d107.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/d107/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=581&posFirstChoice=Elementary%20School%20Teaching&posSpecialty=Special%20Education%20Teacher

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card