Special Education Teacher
Nexus Family Healing
- Onarga, IL
- $58,000-66,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provides direct instruction, and instructional support, to students with disabilities in general education inclusion setting with education teachers in a co-teaching role and/or provides direct instruction in the classroom.
- Completes academic testing and report writing for initial and triennial evaluations and prepares and monitors the implementation of the Individualized Education Plan.
- Prepares for IEP team meetings for inclusion and self- contained students in collaboration with other special education teachers and general education teachers while providing case management.
- Collects data on student performance to improve student outcomes and direct instruction.
- Selects, adapts and modifies materials to assist students with disabilities to access the general education curriculum and align with student’s present level and IEP goals; ensures IEP compliance with timelines (IEPs, triennial reviews, evaluations, etc.)
- Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for para-educators, teacher assistant(s), 1:1 dedicated aides, Therapeutic Behavioral Aides (TBA) and volunteer(s).
- Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior and/or governing authority.
- Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
- Strives to implement by instruction and action the LSS (Local school system/district's) philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
- Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
- Maintains accurate and complete student records, collect data, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, and district policies/procedures.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
- Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and--in harmony with the goals establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
- Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
- Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
- Incorporates modifications, accommodations, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiation to address diverse learning needs in lesson planning and content delivery.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
- Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom; develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and maintains classroom order.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an educational discipline is required.
- Active teacher’s licensure/certification required
- LBS1 Licensure
- Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
- Minimum of 2 years previous teaching experience
- Master’s degree in an educational discipline
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 7a-3:30p
- Year-round school through the summer with pre-scheduled break weeks & holidays off
- Salary: $58,000-$66,000 annually based on credentials and years of teaching experience
- Must be able to assist staff in proper restraining of youths.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours).
- Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within the residential program.
- Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
- Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
- Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
- Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
- Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.