Special Education Teacher

Join to apply for the Special Education Teacher role at Urbana School District #116 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Special Education Teacher role at Urbana School District #116 Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Urbana School District 116 TITLE: Special Education Teacher LOCATION: Thomas Paine Elementary TO APPLY: For more information and to apply for this position, please visit this link: Job Posting SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, Director of Student Services SUPERVISES: Teaching Assistants JOBSUMMARY: The Special Education Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality instruction based on frequent assessment and data analysis and providing services through a structured and supportive environment that provides for student growth. Consultation with general education teachers and related service personnel, serving as a case manager, and training and monitoring of teaching assistants are also priorities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform thisjobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Collaborate with general education staff, related service personnel, parents, teaching assistants, and students to ensure each student on the caseload receives an appropriate comprehensive education. Coordinate the IEP process which includes but is not limited to writing the IEP, facilitating IEP meetings, monitoring and ensuring the provision of services, participating in the eligibility determination process, and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records for all students on caseload. Assess students’ performance through formal and informal measures and use data for instructional decision-making and IEP goal planning. Design clear, well-organized, and relevant instruction that is aligned to the general education curriculum, common core standards, students’ needs, ability levels, interests, classroom performance, and assessment results. Establish and maintain a learning environment where students are engaged in meaningful learning experiences, staff functions as a team and decision-making is student-centered and individualized. Provide a positive model of appropriate and respectful interactions. Provide direct instruction to students as written in the IEP. Complete progress monitoring of academic and functional goals. Consult and collaborate with staff members about student needs and progress to implement necessary accommodations and modifications as outlined in the IEP to ensure access to the general education curriculum. Train, monitor, and supervise Teaching Assistants to meet the needs of all students. Maintain positive communication with parents through conferences, reports, IEP meetings, and other means as necessary; document contacts. Participate in professional development opportunities presented within the district or offered outside of the district. Provide support to students who require physical assistance such as transporting, lifting, self-care (toileting), hygiene, medical needs, or other assistance as outlined in the IEP and appropriate in the educational setting. Participate in special activities such as, but not limited to, field trips, and vocational, and aquatic center activities. Other duties and tasks as assigned. Qualifications

EDUCATION

Illinois Educator License, endorsement LBS1 Experience 2 years of school-based experience preferred

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Willingness to become certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, maintain certification, and implement physical restraints safely and according to TCI and District requirements as well as State and Federal Laws. Other Skills And Abilities Highly organized Excellent communication and collaboration skills Excellent problem solver TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 185-day contract (teachers’ schedule), UEA member, Salary Schedule EVALUATION: To be completed by the building administrator or district special education administrator START DATE: August 13, 2024 TO APPLY: For more information and to apply for this position, please visit this link: Job Posting For questions about Urbana School District's Job Postings, please contact Brandon McFarland, our Recruitment & Retention Coordinator @ View phone number on click.appcast.io. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Education and Training Industries Education Administration Programs Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Urbana School District #116 by 2x Get notified about new Special Education Teacher jobs in Urbana, IL . Special Education Teacher-Life Skills Program Special Education Teacher (6th Grade Center) Tier One Intensive Teacher (Multiple Positions) Special Education Teacher | Broadmeadow Elementary Jr. High Special Education Teacher | JW Eater Special Education Teaching Assistant (for Cross Categorical, TEACCH, and Inclusion Programs) Unity Junior High School Special Education Teacher Spanish Dual Language Teacher-Elementary Emotional/Behavior Program (EBD) Teaching Assistant Bilingual Special Education Teacher | Pleasant Acres Elementary Bilingual Special Education Teaching Assistant (for Cross Categorical, TEACCH, and Inclusion Programs) - Spanish/English 3rd Grade Teacher | Broadmeadow Elementary Speech Language Pathologist | Northview Elementary 1st Grade Teacher - Long Term Substitute 4th Grade Elementary Teacher (ESL Endorsed) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Urbana School District #116