Rock Island Elementary Special Education Teacher (0.4 FTE)

Rock Island, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate Part-time Elementary Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities in grades K-6. The teacher develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) adapts curriculum and supports students academic social and behavioral growth while ensuring compliance with special education laws and school policies.

Responsibilities:

Instruction & Curriculum -

Provide differentiated instruction for students with diverse learning needs.
Adapt general education curriculum to align with individual student abilities and goals.
Conduct ongoing assessments and adjust instruction accordingly.
Use evidence-based instructional strategies and assistive technologies as appropriate.
Support development of academic social and life skills.

IEP Development Implementation & Compliance -

Draft implement and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs); assess performance and track student progress throughout the school year.
Schedule and conduct IEP meetings with parents teachers specialists partnering agencies and administrators to review progress placement and programming.
Maintain required documentation and meet all compliance deadlines.

Behavior & Classroom Management -

Design and maintain a positive structured classroom environment that supports learning safety and student development.
Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) when necessary.
Promote positive behavior while teaching self-advocacy independence and social skills.

Professional Responsibilities -

Collaborate professionally with program staff and school personnel.
Oversee lead and mentor paraeducators working directly with students.
Participate in professional development related to special education practices.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students families staff and program information.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and Building Administration.

Qualifications:

Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate or ability to obtain one.
Special Education endorsement required
Previous successful teaching experience with students with disabilities preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal special education law and strong IEP writing skills.
Strong communication collaboration and organizational skills.
Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learning needs.
Safety-Care and Ukeru certification preferred.
Experience with AAC devices and PECS training preferred.
Excellent attendance and punctuality required.

Physical Requirements:

The jobs functions requires the following physical demands:

Occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds); carrying pushing and/or pulling; some running; some climbing; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant reaching handling speaking writing hearing and fine finger dexterity; frequent standing walking and sitting.
Crisis management of students in emotional or physical dysregulation.
Assistance with student self care such as: toileting feeding and use of medical equipment such as lifts braces standers and chairs.

Benefits:

All benefits associated Eastmont Education Association for a part-time position
No healthcare benefits

Eastmont School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Kayla Brown ; and Section 504 Coordinator Matt Charlton 800 Eastmont Avenue East Wenatchee 98802

Required Experience:

We are seeking a passionate Part-time Elementary Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities in grades K-6. The teacher develops and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) adapts curriculum and supports students academic social and behavior...