Special Education Teacher

CapsuleAID Services has a Special Education Teacher position available in Chicago Heights, IL for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year. Hours are Monday through Friday 8a-3:30p. The Special Education Teacher demonstrates knowledge of disabilities, employs a variety of instructional techniques, and creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential of personal-social development, decision making, positive self-image, career education and other life skills. About Us For more than 40 years, CapsuleAID has provided leading Special Education Teachers, Nurses and other professionals to schools, hospitals, and facilities nationwide. If you have a track record of success, we want you to join us! We offer the following benefits: Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Referral program Tuition reimbursement 401K Plan Life insurance Disability insurance Identity theft insurance Compensation range: $42.00/hr to $55.00/hr, commensurate with experience. Qualifications Hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS1 certification and/or appropriate subject matter endorsement. Demonstrate excellence in verbal and written communications. Experience with collaborative groups and processes in a student-centered environment. Other qualifications of academic, professional, and personal excellence as the Governing Board may specify. Essential Duties Demonstrates effective teaching techniques as defined by ISBE and professional group standards consistent with the needs and capabilities of the students in the classroom. Understands and demonstrates the principles of growth development and student learning appropriate for this position. Understands the federal laws and guidelines, state laws and regulations, as well a local rules and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of disabilities and can explain them in a way meaningful to parents and others who work with students. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs, interests and capabilities of the students. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the time designated following a written schedule that allows for appropriate length of time for applicable curricular areas. Prepares for classes and shows written evidence of preparation through lesson planning. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning. Assesses and evaluates students with respect to the impact of the disabilities and is able to report needs and recommendations for services, materials and equipment. Demonstrates effective behavior management techniques in working with students leading to positive classroom environment and engaged learning. Creates educational experiences that provide each student the opportunity to develop his/her potential in the areas of: personal-social adjustment, decision-making, positive self-image, career education and other life skills. Use the IEP process and procedures, as per state and federal law, to determine eligibility for special education and to develop an appropriate IEP to meet identified student needs. Monitors and assesses student progress in order to provide feedback on a regular basis to students, their parents and supervisory personnel. Completes and maintains appropriate records, files follow-up reports in a timely manner. Is an instructional team member who collaborates with colleagues, administrators, teachers and parents working toward appropriate services for students. Understands, demonstrates, and utilizes appropriate channels of communication. Is supportive, but professional with parents and students. Effectively counsels students and parents with respect to their concerns about specific disabilities. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms. Seeks appropriate in-service and professional development. Works within the policies and regulations of the schools Governing Board and member school districts; Illinois public acts and regulations as described by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and serviced by the South Cook ISC4; and applicable Federal laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to the education of students. Job Responsibilities Makes professional decisions that demonstrate support of the mission, goals, and best interest of the school. Utilizes community, state, and national resources where necessary to promote the safety and welfare of students. Responsible for all assigned students and educational support staff as well as any assigned student teachers, interns, and volunteers working in the school for the welfare and safety of all students while in the classroom, on school grounds, during before and after-school activities. Other duties may be assigned. Skills/Competencies Ability to read analyze and interpret documents including correspondence in print or electronic formats. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal or written form. Ability to write reports as needed. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions is required. Ability to perform essential duties within member school district requirements and school policies. Physical Demands Sit, stand, talk, and hear for extended periods of time, operate electronic equipment; and reach with hands and arms and will repeat actions with the same hand, arm or finger motion. Have vision abilities required include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. To have regular lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, and/or pulling and significant finger dexterity actions. Ability to physically manage and/or restrain students weighing up to 250 pounds, with assistance, when needed. Ethics All district employees are expected to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information regarding students, personnel, and all job-related matters. In addition, all staff are expected to serve as a positive role model and work to ensure a safe building environment. Other Duties Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by the assignment and may change at any time with or without notice. Equal Opportunity Employer CapsuleAID Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr