Special Education Teacher North Transitions 1.0

Position Summary

• Licensed Special Education Teacher to developand providespecialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students; evaluates and assesses student progress against individualized educationalplans; collaborates with department headand student support services to assist with student growth.

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in LBSI
• Prior experience in a Transitions Program a plus
• Knowledge ofbest practices as it relates to supporting (all) students ability to learn

• Direct report to the Coordinator for Transitions and ESY.
• Indirect report to the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services at the district administration center.

• Understands and adapts general principles of learning and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the subject matter in planning an instructional program that meets the needs of each student.
• Prepares detailed daily lesson plans and provides a variety of learning activities consistent with teaching to the established curriculum objectives and has such plans available upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Maintains the highest level of ethical and professional demeanor with students and staff consistent with the Sexual Harassment Equal Educational Opportunity Ethics Use of Electronic Media and other appropriate policies of the District.
• Accomplishes the curriculum objectives that can reasonably be expected for the grade level and subject being instructed.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and times designated.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media in the instructional program.
• Establishes effective methods of classroom control in which students develop respect for the school the teacher and each other.
• Develops and communicates clear and consistent evaluation procedures that are understood by both students and parents that are in accordance with the District evaluation policy.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with immediate supervisors parents students peers and other school related reference groups.
• Maintains and submits upon request accurate complete and correct records as required by law District policy and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Provides appropriate supervision and takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
• Does not administer corporal punishment or touch students.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to read analyze and interpret documents such as correspondence surveys and electronic media.
• Ability to write professional communications.
• Ability to present information effectively and to respond to questions from individuals and groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in written form
• Ability to complete mathematical operations and apply concepts of basic mathematics
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to maintain current job skills as directed especially in technology-related activities
• Ability to perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies

• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand walk operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; and will frequently repeat actions with the same hand arm or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust addition the ability to withstand long-term use of video display terminals (VDT) is required.
• The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds such as reference books.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The pace of work tasks would be considered as fast.
• Work is usually conducted at one job site however on occasion this employee will be required to attend meetings conferences or workshops and events at other sites as assigned.