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Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
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Position Summary
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides virtual specialized instruction to meet students' unique needs; evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; and follows State mandates. Essential functions of the job may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Areas of Responsibility
Instruction
1. Collaborate and consult with the Executive Director to establish curriculum goals, objectives, activities, and evaluation methods in accordance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) performance standards and descriptors
2. Plan and implement lessons for High school classes, including Basic Math, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Personal Finance
3. Implement and evaluate the Safe Haven School curriculum to ensure the individual needs of students are being met, to ensure compliance with ISBE standards, and to ensure compliance with public school requirements
4. Integrate experiential learning in content areas to enhance student learning through critical thinking, problem-solving, cooperative learning, and application to everyday life
5. Provide individualized and group instruction to assigned students consistent with IEP goals and objectives, Accommodations and Modifications, student learning assessments, and state standards and descriptors
6. Coordinate and consult with the Executive Director for guidance in remediation, support, and enrichment to assigned students
7. Implement modifications and accommodations as specified in students’ IEPs
8. Assess and evaluate student understanding and knowledge
9. Administer state assessments and progress monitoring
Case Management
1. Implement the individualized educational plans
2. Complete all required reports and documentation for assigned students within established time frames
3. Coordinate case management with Clinical Case Managers to:
· Review student progress
· Plan and develop effective instructional and behavioral techniques and strategies to enhance student learning
· Propose IEP revisions
· Update the Case Management Team in writing any significant changes in students’ academics or behavior
4. Maintain daily attendance records and weekly lesson plans
5. Provide feedback to assigned students regarding academic and behavioral progress
6. Attend all meetings and conferences for assigned students
7. Prepare materials for all meetings and conferences for assigned students
8. Maintain student records for assigned students consistent with ISBE regulations
9. Complete and communicate Weekly grades with parents and Social Workers
10. Maintain student/classroom data
Build a positive learning environment
1. Maintain a therapeutic environment within the classroom
2. Contribute to a positive school culture
3. Maintain safety throughout the school day
4. Communicate student or classroom issues with the teachers, social worker, and administration. xhqgsiq
5. Maintain a positive attitude
School Expectations
1. Actively participates as a member of the team
2. Maintains a solution focus when addressing problems
3. Participates in staff development and required meetings
4. Maintains punctuality to meetings and classes
5. Participates in committees
6. Participate in ESY as assigned
General
Obtain prior approval from the Executive Director for all program expenditures and submit approved purchase orders and receipts to the Educational Director/Executive Director
2. Maintain professional boundaries with assigned students and staff members
3. DCFS-mandated reporter
4. Maintain ISBE licensure and compliance expectations
5. Maintain attendance and punctuality
6. Maintain required paperwork
7. Presents positively and professionally in appearance and demeanor
8. Maintains expectations as stated in the employee handbook.
Benefits: Employees working 32 hours or more are entitled to benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
License/Certification :
Illinois PEL Special Education Certification (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Worksite address
lake bluff, IL, 60044, US
Who can apply
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