Diverse Learner Teacher
About The Position
The Diverse Learner Teacher plays an integral role in the success of all students. They are a master of the fundamentals of teaching, foster a positive learning experience for each student, and share their knowledge with the broader learning community. The teacher is a resident expert in differentiation and small-group instruction and engages meaningfully with colleagues to foster an inclusive environment. The role includes assessing student learning, using assessment data to guide instruction and Individual Education Program (IEP) development, and ensuring IEP compliance. The teacher collaborates with general education teachers and other staff to plan, teach, and assess accessible, standards-based instruction, and supports paraprofessionals working with students or within the program. Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and based on relevant experience.
Requirements
- Illinois PEL with Learning Behavior Specialist I Endorsement required.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual and ESL Endorsement preferred.
- Spanish proficiency preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer formal and informal assessments to facilitate student learning in core academic subjects.
- Monitor and analyze assessment data to drive and inform instruction and Individual Education Program development.
- Develop Individual Education Programs in accordance with federal, state, district, and school standards.
- Consult and communicate with staff and parents about students’ needs and progress through meetings, phone, and email.
- Fully participate in Individual Education Program meetings.
- Ensure Individual Education Program compliance and meet deadlines for collaboration logs, IEP report cards, IEP drafts, and individualized IEP goal progress monitoring.
- Provide training, lesson plans, and curricular and materials resources to paraprofessionals assigned to individual students or working within the program.
- Co-plan and submit weekly lesson plans, co-instruct, and co-assess with general education teachers and other staff to deliver accessible, standards-based instruction to individual students, small groups, and the whole class.
Benefits
- Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement, based on relevant experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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