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Position / Title: Instructional Learning Program Teacher Primary (Grades K-3) Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: Specialized Student Services Work Days: 184 Reports To: Building Administrator JD Revision Date: 06-14-2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To provide individualized instruction as mandated by individual student IEPs

Job Duties / Responsibilities

* Plan a program of study that follows district guidelines and meets the individual needs of students.

* Implement researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.

* Create an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.

* Display a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.

* Plan for and guide the learning process toward the mastery of IEP goals, and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.

* Implement school improvement plans and strategies.

* Collaborate with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.

* Implement assessments and communicate student progress.

* Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.

* Assist in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.

* Work cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.

* Participate on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.

* Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.

* Assist administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.

* Responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of individualized academic, behavioral and social programming; IEPs.

* Complete all necessary special education forms included IEPs, transition plans, Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, etc.

* Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate inclusion.

* Participate and assist with Service Team meetings.

* Coordinate and facilitate parent meetings.

* Understand and implement empirically supported behavioral interventions.

* Oversee and effectively utilize Para-educators assigned to the ILP setting.

* Coordinate with related services personnel.

* Plan, coordinate and implement Community Based Trips.

* Deliver instruction based on best practices for students with autism.

* Complete all special education paperwork and monitor student progress.

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor's degree in related subject(s) from an accredited University.

* Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS I endorsement.

Experience / Knowledge

* Knowledge of academic and behavior strategies and interventions used with the autism population.

* Familiarity with integrating assistive technology

* Training in CPI.

* Clinical or educational experience with the autism population.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

* Able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Salary/Benefits

Terms of Employment

* This is a 9-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/u46/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special Education&subcategory=ILP

Email Address

humanresources@u-46.org

School District

https://www.u-46.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/u46/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special Education&subcategory=ILP

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/21/2024

Start Date

8/7/2024