Special Education Resource Teacher

Special Education Teacher

Plan, prepare, and implement lesson materials in accordance with district resources and alignment with State standards and Antioch CCSD 34's philosophy and objectives. Employs a variety of instructional methods/techniques and materials to differentiate learning activities for all students. Create a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning. Attend weekly professional development meetings. Promotes and maintains appropriate student behavior. Participates on committees to develop and improve instruction and/or other building level goals/initiatives. Actively pursues continual professional growth and is committed to our vision of making our school a place of excellence. Maintains accurate and complete records involving student information required by law, District policy, and administrative direction. Ability to work collaboratively with grade level team and school teams. Works collaboratively with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and parents. Create schedules for daily student instruction and provide testing accommodations. Develops and implements IEPs/BIPs in compliance with the IDEA and IL regulations. Provides behavior interventions. Provides academic interventions. Participates in functional behavioral analysis and behavior intervention planning. Possesses strong curricular knowledge related to programming for behavior and academic needs. Directs instructional aides in implementation of accommodations and/or modifications. Participates in the problem solving team process. Provides progress monitoring and data collection to drive instructional decisions. Demonstrates initiative, problem-solving skills and flexibility. Maintains CPI certification. Communicates regularly, appropriately, and successfully to engage families in the educational program. Takes initiative to attend and actively participate in the school/district's activities, committees, and events. Demonstration of strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills with colleagues, parents, and administration. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth.