Special Education Teacher #ESC3257

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• Title: Special Education Teacher
• Location: Olympia Fields IL
• Duration:
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • End Date: June 12 2027
• Onsite/Virtual: Onsite
• Position Type: Contract
• Working Hours:
  • Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
• Student Age Group: K to 3

• Develop and implement individualized lesson plans and instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students with disabilities.
• Adapt curriculum instructional materials and teaching methods based on individual student needs.
• Provide specialized instruction in accordance with students IEPs.
• Create a supportive classroom environment that promotes academic and social development.
• Create implement and manage IEPs for assigned students.
• Develop measurable academic behavioral and developmental goals based on student needs.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Participate in IEP meetings and communicate student progress with families and relevant team members.
• Ensure services and accommodations are provided as outlined in each students IEP.
• Conduct and utilize assessments to identify student strengths needs and areas for growth.
• Regularly monitor academic social emotional and behavioral progress.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation.
• Adjust instructional strategies and interventions based on assessment results and student progress.
• Work closely with general education teachers to support students in inclusive educational settings.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) endorsement.
• Must be authorized to provide special education services to K-3 students in Illinois.
• Experience working with elementary-aged students with disabilities is preferred.
• Experience developing and managing IEPs conducting assessments monitoring student progress and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams is preferred.