Diverse Learning Teacher - LAKE

LAWNDALE EDUCATIONAL AND REGIONAL NETWORK CHARTER SCHOOL•North Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diverse Learning Teacher maintains quality services in accordance with state/federal guidelines and ensures that instruction, modifications, etc. for students with special needs are being implemented consistently. An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students.Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that all scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars’ academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.

Requirements

Have Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education or Secondary Education and LBS1 certification
Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
Have a persistent and intentional mindset towards the overall success of each child
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.

Nice To Haves

You are bilingual
Possess 1+ year of teaching experience in special education

Responsibilities

Work to prevent, assess, identify, and support diverse learning needs in children affecting their ability to access learning and maintaining developmentally appropriate social and emotional skills in the school environment.
Participate as an active/valued member of the Network and school based teams (SPED, 504, MTSS) to ensure scholars with diverse learning needs are screened, identified,and evaluated appropriately to determine and implement individual plans to meet their needs.
With support from the Network/School Case manager, ensures scholars on their caseloads are provided services as written in their plans and whole child needs are met. Support/coach General ed teachers, IAs, paras on student plans and ensure supports are being provided
Prepare and present documents/reports within given compliance timelines, and participate in school based problem solving/504/IEP meetings including but not limited to eligibility, annuals, and check in meetings. Requests specific information from non-school agencies (e.g. clinics, hospitals, physicians, health departments, day care centers, etc) with signed release of information. Ensure 90-100% compliance related to special education, 504, and/or MTSS requirements (i.e timelines, services) and guidelines.
Maintain and document records of direct services, collaboration logs, and progress monitoring data as required by the Network and local authorizers. Maintain confidentiality as required by the Network and legislation.
Keep abreast of research based best practices and evaluation tools to ensure scholars are identified appropriately and receive high quality services; provide PDs and/or share information with SEL teams and other stakeholders as necessary.
Consistently and actively participate in school and Network meetings (ie DL meetings, professional development, team meetings, staff meetings). Serve as a liaison between the DL team and other teams, and the expert as it relates diverse learning.
Provide information to stakeholders about diverse learning needs and styles, maintain consistent communication with parents/team members of the scholars on the clinician’s caseload and respond to parent and staff questions/concerns/requests in a timely and professional manner.
Contribute to the development and improvement of Network initiatives, programs, and policies as it relates to Student Support Services and Special Education programs for the Network and the campuses.
Participate in the school based Crisis Response team; participate in CPI training

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
On-going professional development opportunities:
Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers
Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers
Weekly PDs