Duties

Responsibilities:

• Behavior Intervention: Implement behavior intervention strategies and techniques to address disruptive behavior, promote positive behavior, and prevent the escalation of crisis situations.
• Crisis Management: Monitor student behavior and intervene promptly when students pose a danger to themselves or others. Utilize crisis intervention techniques and personal judgment to manage problem situations effectively and ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
• Observation and Documentation: Conduct ongoing observation of student behavior and document incidents, interventions, and outcomes accurately and comprehensively. Maintain detailed records of behavioral incidents, interventions, and progress to inform decision-making and support individualized student plans.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop and implement behavior support plans tailored to students' unique needs. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss student progress, concerns, and strategies for intervention and support.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge and skills in behavior management, crisis intervention, and special education practices. Stay informed about current research, best practices, and legal requirements related to behavior intervention and special education.

• Curriculum Implementation: Develop and deliver engaging lessons directly aligned with grade-level standards and curriculum objectives. Employ various teaching strategies and instructional techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities. Follow the district's approved curriculum maps and plans.
• Student Assessment: Assess student progress through formative and summative assessments. Use data to inform instructional decisions and tailor teaching approaches to meet individual student needs.
• Classroom Management: Establish and maintain a positive classroom climate conducive to learning. Set clear expectations for behavior and academic performance and implement effective strategies to manage student behavior.
• Differentiated Instruction: Differentiate instruction to address students' unique needs and interests. Provide additional support or enrichment activities as necessary to ensure all students reach their full potential.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and parents to support student learning and well-being. Participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and parent-teacher conferences to foster a collaborative learning community.
• Professional Growth: Engage in continuous professional development to enhance teaching effectiveness and stay abreast of best practices in education. Reflect on teaching practices and seek feedback to improve instructional delivery and student outcomes.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate, complete, and current records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

Qualifications

PEL with LBSI endorsement required.

Qualifications:

1. Professional License per the State of Illinois.
    
2. Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field.
    
3. Background in Special Education and/or Social Work is a plus.
    
4. Previous experience working with intellectually and developmentally disabled or at-risk students preferred.
    
5. Knowledge of behavior intervention strategies, crisis management techniques, and special education principles.
    
6. Ability to remain calm under pressure and exercise sound judgment in crisis situations.
    
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and families.

   Classroom Teacher Qualifications:

   1. Valid Illinois Teacher Professional Educator License.
   2. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field (for Elementary Teachers) or subject-specific certification (for Junior High School Teachers) is required.
   3. Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to working with students.
   4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
   5. Strong knowledge of subject matter content and pedagogy.
   6. Knowledge of and/or expressed interest in individualized instruction of students.
   7. Ability to effectively manage a diverse classroom environment.
   8. Commitment to student-centered teaching and continuous improvement and professional growth.
   9. A minimum of 18 semester hours in the area of major teaching assignment, including 5 semester hours in each course where subject matter areas are divided into two or more specific courses (Junior High School Teachers). 

Salary/Benefits

Benefits:

• The O'Fallon Classroom Federation of Teachers Collective Bargaining Agreement outlines the salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students.

How to Apply

Application Procedure:
Apply online
Selection Procedure: It is not necessary that you contact the District #90 administrators to request an interview. The following procedure will be followed:

1. Applications will be reviewed.
2. Based upon the assessment of the application, the most promising candidates will be contacted for a personal interview.
3. Following the interview process, a written recommendation will be prepared supporting the employment decision.
4. The recommendation for employment will be presented by the Superintendent to the Board of Education for consideration and action.
5. Those candidates who were interviewed will be notified of the Board's decision.

School District

District 90

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/stclair/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=759&all=1&AppliTrackJobId=6732_759&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card