Job Details

Special Education Teacher students with Autism (PS- 5th Grade)

Duties:

Full-time teaching position. The special education teacher will implement the IEPs for students in a self-contained classroom structured for students with autism. The teacher will be a member of a team, including a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, social worker, and paraeducator.This is a private school position that contributes to 401K.

• Provide services to students in a Self-Contained and Resource Classroom setting
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques, instructional media, and performance assessments, which guide the learning process toward curriculum goals and student learning
• Uses technology to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students as needed
• Implement reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in a fair and consistent manner
• Prepare for students assigned, provide adaptations as necessary, and show written evidence of preparation upon request
• Strive to implement instruction and action of Islamic and Quran philosophy, values, and education and instructional goals and objectives
• Assess the accomplishments of students regularly and provide necessary communication with parents on an as-needed basis.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with special needs
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation; assist administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence by attending conferences, workshops, and/or coursework
• Provide parents and external partners with up-to-date information when needed. 

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (LBS 1 Required)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of planning, organization and time management skills that will bring structure and accountability to the position
- Ability to collaborate with partners regarding student learning
- Understanding of student learning theory and differentiated instruction
- Experience with students with autism is required. 
- Knowledge of communication, behavior and sensory interventions is highly preferred.