Special Education Teacher Position | Public Charter School

Supervisor Teacher Principal/Program Administrator
Job Title: Supervisor Teacher Principal/Program Administrator
Position Guide Salary: Certified – Non Exempt In compliance with SEA Bargaining Agreement
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.
Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the needs, interests and capabilities of the students.
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.
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.
Seeks appropriate in-service and professional development.
Job Responsibilities:

Makes professional decisions that demonstrate support of the mission, goals and best interest of SPEED.
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 SPEED 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.
Terms of Employment:

• 180 Days
• Collective Bargaining Position

Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the SPEED Governing Board and the SPEED Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Hiring Contact: Human Resources Director – View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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