Cross Cat Teacher (Grades 2-3) Location TBD

Springfield School District 186•Springfield, IL

About The Position

The Cross Cat Teacher will work collaboratively with special education and general education staff to provide instruction as determined by students' IEPs. This role involves developing comprehensive Individual Education Plans, including behavior intervention plans, and providing consultation and training to teachers and parents on strategies to support students with learning or behavioral challenges. The teacher will be responsible for implementing IEPs for students on their caseload and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 elementary endorsement
Successful teaching or student teaching experience
Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with general education teachers, students, parents and staff
Strong knowledge base of secondary curriculum
Strong organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of intervention strategies and progress monitoring experience
Ability to model teaching strategies to meet the needs of students’ various learning styles
Ability to informally assess learning and/or behavioral needs of students & address those needs using documented data

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with all special education and general education staff
Work under the direction of the building principal
Provide instruction as determined by the students’ IEPs
Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students including behavior intervention plans
Provide consultation, technical assistance and training to teachers and parents of students experiencing learning or behavioral problems
Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support the school’s efforts
Take responsibility for implementation of IEPs for students on assigned caseload
Other duties as assigned