Special Education Teacher High School (Niles, IL)
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Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
As a Special Education Teacher at Walsh Academy you will lead classroom instruction in a Special Education environment supervising and coordinating the classroom and developing and implementing the school curriculum to ensure every students academic and vocational success.
Salary Range: $58000-$63000 prorated by school year
Responsibilities
- Establish collaborative relationships with colleagues consultants therapists and administrators.
- Maintain required educational certifications and training.
- Stay informed about current developments and instructional best practices.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to proactive discussions.
- Communicate effectively with parents/guardians and external stakeholders.
- Follow behavior programs and document student progress promptly.
- Develop new courses of instruction and IEPs to meet students changing needs.
- Adhere to policies regarding student abuse reporting and confidentiality.
- Maintain a neat and orderly classroom environment.
- Participate in performance quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Special Education from an accredited institution.
- Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavioral Specialist certificate (LBSI).
- Experience in teaching special education and crisis intervention preferred.
Skills and Knowledge
- Valid Illinois drivers license required.
- Ability to assess student skills and design Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
- Knowledge of special education best practices and policies.
- Excellent communication skills with various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Google G-Suite and educational software.
- Ability to organize workloads handle crisis intervention and prioritize tasks effectively.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit stand bend walk and lift/move objects as needed.
- Capable of providing physical restraint for students safety.
- Visual hearing and learning capabilities to perform job functions.
- Comfortable working on a computer for extended periods.
Environment and Scheduling
- Work during school and vocational program hours.
- Ability to work off-site during remote learning days.
- Work in various educational and administrative settings.
- Duties may involve contact with students in challenging situations.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Math
- Special Education
- Calculus
- Teaching
- Geometry
- Cordova
About Company
Maryville Academy's range of programs includes residential care, mental health services, healthcare services, family support services, educational offerings and youth development programs through outreach services.
