at Amergis in Kankakee, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Special Education Teacher, under the direction of theSpecial Education Program Administrator provides quality services to specialeducation students, kindergarten through grade 12. The Special Education Teacher has a commitmentto team participation in planning and implementation of student programsincluding special instruction, tutorial assistance and consultation withgeneral education staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Prepares student education plans in consultation withparents and department team members
+ Supports learning for students who have a wide range oflearning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
+ Designs instruction, both individual and small group, whichparallels the general education curriculum
+ Assists parents, administrators, testing specialists, socialworkers, and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promotestudents’ educational, physical, and social development
+ Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities
+ Serves as the coordinator of individualize education program(IEP) implementation with general education staff
+ Monitors student progress, participates in review andrevision of student’s IEP, as appropriate
+ Maintains accurate student records
+ Mentors and supports teaching assistants who provide supportto students with disabilities
+ Supports students in preparation for grade transitions andpreparing for life skills
+ Assess students’ skills and educational needs and tracksstudent’s performance
+ Discusses students’ progress with their other teachers
+ Communicates to maintain positive relationships withstudents and their parents
+ Follows School District policies and procedures
Minimum Requirements:
+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited universitypreferred
+ Valid state teaching certificate as required by state,contract/district regulations
+ Minimum of one year experience in teaching environmentpreferred
+ State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard ElementaryTeaching preferred
+ State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard SecondaryTeaching preferred
+ State Teacher Certification; Type: Standard Special Teachingpreferred
+ Endorsement: Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if
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