Job Description

Job Type : Contract

Location : Berkeley Illinois

Pay : Competitive Pay

Job Description

Job Title: CrossCategorical Special Education Teacher

Location: Berkeley IL

Position Overview: The school is seeking a qualified and passionate CrossCategorical Special Education Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide specialized instruction to students with varying disabilities in a supportive and inclusive environment. This role involves developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) collaborating with general education teachers and support staff and fostering a positive learning environment that promotes student growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Instructional Support:

   • Provide differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities including those with learning disabilities emotional and behavioral disorders autism and other health impairments.
   • Utilize a variety of instructional strategies including direct instruction coteaching and small group interventions to support student learning.
   • Adapt and modify curriculum materials to ensure accessibility for all students.

2. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs):

   • Develop implement and monitor IEPs for students with disabilities ensuring that goals and objectives are tailored to each student’s needs.
   • Conduct assessments to determine eligibility for special education services and to inform instructional planning.
   • Regularly review and update IEPs in collaboration with parents general education teachers and other relevant staff.

3. Collaboration:

   • Work closely with general education teachers to support the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom.
   • Collaborate with related service providers such as speechlanguage pathologists occupational therapists and school psychologists to deliver comprehensive support to students.
   • Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers to provide updates on student progress and to involve them in the educational process.

4. Behavior Management:

   • Implement positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) to promote a safe and supportive classroom environment.
   • Develop and implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students with behavioral challenges in collaboration with the school’s multidisciplinary team.
   • Monitor and document student behavior providing feedback and support to help students develop appropriate social and emotional skills.

5. Professional Development:

   • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in special education.
   • Engage in reflective practice to continuously improve instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) endorsement.
• Experience working with students with a range of disabilities preferably in a K12 setting.
• Strong understanding of special education laws including IDEA and Section 504.
• Excellent communication collaboration and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Work Schedule:

• Fulltime position following the academic calendar.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance and professional development opportunities.

Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days

Hayden Pachauri

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