10-month, full-time position for the 2025-2026 school year.

       

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in IEP conferences and other meetings where the special education teacher’s expertise is needed.
• Plan and implement instruction to meet each student’s individual learning needs.
• Collect data for progress monitoring of curriculum and IEP.
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans and Functional Behavior Analyses with the IEP team.
• Utilize the Child Study Team as a resource to problem solve and collaborate around student needs.
• Establish and maintain open and positive interactions with students and their parents.
• Establish and maintain open and positive interactions with all staff members.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, and follow established timelines for completing paperwork.
• Provide technical expertise/guidance to non-certified personnel and volunteers.
• Pursues educational studies to maintain and improve professional levels of performance.
• Other responsibilities as directed by the building and district administration.

Qualifications:

• Illinois State Professional Educator License with LBS1 endorsement
• Knowledge in best practices for students with autism spectrum disorders
• Experience with students on the autism spectrum