Special Education Teacher

Proviso Township High Schools•Forest Park, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Full-time, exempt high school teaching position in the Special Education department at Proviso West High School. The teacher provides instruction to students in grades 9–12, supports academic, social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes, and collaborates with families, colleagues, and school staff. The position is scheduled for 180 workdays and reports to the Building Principal and/or designee. The position is represented by the Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO. The teacher designs and delivers standards-aligned instruction, differentiates learning for students with special needs and varied learning styles, monitors student progress, manages the classroom, and uses district systems and technology to support instruction and communication. Other duties may be assigned as described in the job posting. Employment is subject to required approvals and processes.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, or meets minimum requirements to be eligible for an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) endorsement.
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for grades 9–12.
Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement for grades 9–12.
Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or doctorate degree.
Previous high school teaching experience.
Certified ESL high school or bilingual certification.
Bilingual endorsement for grades 9–12.
ESL endorsement for grades 9–12.
Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
Multiple subject-area endorsements.

Responsibilities

Teach to prescribed outcomes and goals to support positive student outcomes.
Use standards-based learning practices and the gradual release of responsibility instructional model.
Design and implement coherent, rigorous instruction aligned to priority standards, including prerequisite, grade-level, and extension skills.
Explain learning goals and the relevance of instructional outcomes to students.
Engage students through research-based differentiation and educational technology.
Use school support and resource materials to support students’ social, emotional, academic, and behavioral health outcomes.
Provide remedial and enrichment materials, reteaching, review, and interventions as appropriate.
Differentiate instruction for students with special needs, language needs, and different learning styles.
Set clear expectations for learning and coursework; respond in a timely manner and provide regular feedback.
Assign and evaluate work that supports mastery of standards.
Track, monitor, and post student progress weekly in the district student information system (SIS).
Communicate regularly with parents, students, counselors, and support staff, and document communication in the district SIS.
Provide clear explanations and directions to support student understanding.
Establish a positive, safe, student-centered learning environment.
Revise lesson plans using formative and summative assessment data to differentiate instruction and guide learning.
Use varied instructional techniques and materials, and demonstrate creativity and innovation with curricular resources.
Demonstrate command of assigned content areas and knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to those areas and teaching diverse students.
Develop, communicate, and enforce classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations consistent with school and department policies and learning outcomes.
Monitor and correct student behavior, respond professionally to behavioral infractions, and document infractions in the district SIS.
Manage student behavior and classroom materials effectively; reinforce appropriate social and academic behavior.
Ensure appropriate use and care of classroom materials and equipment.
Interact respectfully and cordially with students, reflecting understanding of cultural differences.
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum, instruction, pacing, and assessments; participate in reviewing and updating curricular programs.
Carry out responsibilities established by Board policies and administrative procedures, and follow personal absence procedures by providing plans and materials for substitutes.
Model the district’s mission and vision; support Strategic Plan goals and implement recommendations from evaluation and supervision processes.
Report student behavior, attendance, and academic performance promptly to parents or guardians; refer students to appropriate school personnel when necessary and document using the district SIS.
Cooperate with educational personnel and administration; model and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and procedures.
Reflect on professional practice and make necessary adjustments to support student success.
Attend each workday and arrive punctually at the building, classes, and meetings.
Record final course grades in the district SIS according to district dates and deadlines.
Use technologies that effectively support student learning and communication, while modeling legal and safe technology behavior.