Special Education LBS1 Resource Teacher
Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and administer an appropriate program of instruction for students identified as having disabilities
- Prepare an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each child
- Monitor and update each Individual Education Plan using electronic IEP system
- Conference with parents concerning the Individual Education Plan
- Provide appropriate assessment and evaluation of each child's program
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
- Submit required testing and update information in a timely fashion
- Attend in-service programs in order to remain current in all areas dealing with special education disabilities
- Provide parents and teachers with suggestions on how to be more effective with children with disabilities
- Use appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluative thinking of students
- Use appropriate instruction strategies and materials they reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic background
- Fulfill the terms of any affected written contract and adhere to the Codes of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Illinois
- Assist in the enforcement of all federal, state and district regulations, policies and procedures
- Monitor students in a testing environment
- Make all decisions and perform all tasks in accordance with District 47's policies and philosophies
- Ensure compliance with Board rules and applicable federal laws and regulations
- Case manage students to ensure all specialized services are provided
- Perform other tasks or services consistent with the job goal of this position
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
- LBS1 Endorsement
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization
- Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment or material
- High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially
Please Include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet
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