Teacher - Special Education - Adapted Curriculum

Chesterfield County Public Schools•West Ridge, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Maximizes the learning experience of students with special needs in academics, interpersonal skills, and activities of daily living by implementing district-approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress, activities, and outcomes; addressing students’ specific needs; and providing a safe, optimal learning environment. The teacher conducts assessments and diagnostic examinations, participates in PPTs, and assists with developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and behavior management plans. The role also provides counseling and serves as a liaison between home and school, coordinates with families, school staff, outside agencies, and community resources, and maintains accurate student records. The teacher continues professional learning, supports new teachers through orientation and in-service guidance, and selects and requisitions instructional supplies and equipment. Work is performed in a public school with moderate noise. The position functions independently within daily activities and uses a personal computer, general office equipment, and assistive technology devices. Physical duties may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, handling objects and controls, and using verbal, non-verbal, or physical crisis prevention/intervention. The employee may need to lift up to 25 pounds and assist students with toileting and personal hygiene.

Requirements

Minimum age of 18.
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accepted institution.
Possession of the requirements for the applicable teacher license.
Knowledge of concepts, principles, and methodologies of instruction and general knowledge of the academic curriculum for assigned classes.
Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals, design and deliver instruction, and assess student learning.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, and planning.
Successfully complete an FBI criminal history investigation, a state police criminal history investigation, a Child Protective Services investigation, and tuberculosis screening/test.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, which may include lifting up to 25 pounds and assisting students with toileting and personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations to identify students’ learning issues and recommend actions to address them and maximize learning.
Participate in PPTs and assist in developing Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students’ IEPs and behavior management plans.
Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations, institutions, and state and federal authorities as needed.
Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff to understand students’ abilities and needs, including those of students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
Provide counseling and serve as a liaison between home and school to support students’ personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management.
Continue professional learning by attending seminars, workshops, or meetings, conducting research, and maintaining professional relationships with institutions of higher learning and the business community.
Organize and maintain accurate, complete records and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
Encourage parental involvement and maintain effective communication with students and parents.
Assist with orientation of new teachers and provide in-service training and guidance.
Select and requisition appropriate books, aids, supplies, and equipment, and maintain inventory records.
Perform other duties as assigned.