High School Special Education Teacher

High School Special Education TeacherAn alternative learning teacher with an endorsement in special education. Develop, support, and implement programming that allows students to engage in education tailored to their social and academic needs. Small group setting as well as co-teaching alongside a regular education teacher is possible. Models restorative practices and is willing to mentor/support colleagues as they learn this process.Qualifications:Meet State of Illinois licensure requirements for classroom teaching for assigned subjects/courses/grade levels.Illinois professional educator license with LBS1 endorsement.Brief Description of Position:Follows professional practices consistent with school/district policies in working with students. Work directly with all students to help students extend their learning and achievement as far as individually possible. Complies with administrative regulations and policies. Demonstrates professional performance responsibilities in teaching. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the school program, its safety and good order.Performance Responsibilities:Demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy. Demonstrate knowledge of students. Set instructional outcomes. Demonstrate knowledge of resources. Design coherent instruction. Design student assessments. Create an environment of respect and rapport. Establish a culture for learning. Manage classroom procedures. Manage student behaviors. Organize physical space. Communicate with students. Use questioning and discussion techniques. Engage students in learning. Use assessment in instruction. Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness. Reflect on teaching. Maintain accurate records. Communicate with families. Participate in the professional community. Grow and develop professionally.Additional Performance Responsibilities:Arrives punctually and does not leave during work day. Follows all rules, regulations, policies, etc., pertaining to the completion of all facets of the position. Follows established safety procedures at all times. Checks email daily; responds to email as necessary. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.Required clearances:Certificate of good health signed by a licensed physician. State of Illinois fingerprinting and background check in compliance with state code and district policy requirements. First Aid/CPR certification as required by law.Required skills:Able to lift 10 pounds. Able to sit, stand, kneel, and walk as necessary to adequately complete essential elements of the position. Able to write and speak or otherwise reasonably communicate with students, staff members, and parents. Able to perform the performance responsibilities as listed below. Able to organize work in order to complete assigned tasks.Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated as per law and FEA contract in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation. The evaluation will be completed by the Building Principal or other certified evaluator.Salary & Benefits:Full salary and benefit information can be found at of Employment:Salary/benefits and most conditions of employment are set by the Board of Education through Board Policy, the FEA contract and this job description. Work year and performance responsibilities are to be established by the Board of Education. Daily schedule, specific tasks, and conditions of employment not otherwise addressed may be assigned by the Building Principal.Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fieldcrest Community Unit School District 6 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.