EDUCATOR

State of Illinois•Jacksonville, IL

6d•$50,148 - $96,612•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois School for the Deaf is seeking to hire an educator to perform highly specialized teaching duties at the Elementary grade level. This position applies standard and special teaching methods and techniques in instructing deaf and hard of hearing students including students who have secondary disabling conditions; develops specific methods to meet the needs of the type of student encountered; encourages the development of good habits and cooperation; and maintains discipline in the classroom.

Requirements

Requires possession of a current and valid Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)-issued Professional Educator License with a Special Education – Deaf and Hard of Hearing endorsement.
Requires the ability to communicate with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing using manual sign language at the Intermediate Plus level on the SLPI rating scale (Sign Language Proficiency Interview).

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of professional experience communicating with and instructing deaf and hard of hearing students of varying academic and social/emotional abilities.
One (1) year of professional experience communicating and instructing deaf students with secondary disabling conditions, including physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
One (1) year of professional experience maintaining effective working relationships with professional colleagues, assigned students, and parents/families of assigned students.
One (1) year of professional experience working with behavior modification programs for students.
One (1) year of professional experience preparing written documentation related to student performance and education.
One (1) year of professional experience operating a computer, including experience with technology-based educational tools and programs.

Responsibilities

Teaches Elementary grade academic subjects including, but not limited to, science, math, reading, spelling, and social studies to students who are deaf and hard of hearing, some with secondary disabling conditions, i.e., learning disabilities, behavior disorders, intellectual disabilities, speech and language problems, visually impaired, physically challenged, and other health impairments.
Prepares teaching outlines and plans courses of study for subjects taught following the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD)' s prescribed curriculum.
Prepares and coordinates designated student Individual Educational Plan (IEP) which include the planning and conducting of annual reviews and IEP conferences.
Prepares daily attendance reports of pupils.
Attends and participates in discussions at regular teacher and staff meetings.
Assists in social, recreational, or other extracurricular activities.
Serves as an Eligibility Review evaluator of designated students to be assessed by the Evaluation Center staff.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
12 Paid Sick days per academic year, 4 of which may be used as Personal Business days (Sick days carry over from year to year)
5-19 days of Paid Vacation time annually paid out at end of each academic year - (5 days in year one of employment)
Paid Holidays during the academic year (designated in school calendar), double time cash payment for holidays worked
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)