AtAcero Schools, we are what we believe.

 Achievement – We set goalsand do what it takes to achieve them.

Community – We contributeto, respect and serve in our communities.

Excellence – We expect ourbest and strive to make our best even better.

Resilience – We learn andgrow through adversity and challenges.

Optimism – We believe inour ability to create the future we envision.

PositionDescription

Special Education Teacher

Salary:CompetitiveSalary and Benefits

Location: Chicago, IL

ReportsTo:Principal

Howto Apply: https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569404168

PositionOverview

AceroSchools teachers are unique in that they realize success is built onrelationships. They focus their work on student learning. Furthermore, theywhole-heartedly believe that all students can learn anddemonstrate that by engaging principles of distributed leadership anddistributed counseling. Acero Schools expects that all adultsunderstand that it is everyone’s responsibility to develop students, bothpersonally and academically.

AceroSchools teachers know that they are responsible for the academic growth oftheir students, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure success.

Classroomteachers at Acero Schools lead the curriculum, instruction, and assessment forstudents to which they are assigned. They relentlessly pursue student growthand achievement through diligent planning, careful instructional execution, andon-going collaboration with colleagues and the school leadership team.

CoreResponsibilities

StudentAchievement and Success:

• Ensurehigh academic standards are set for and met by all students.
• Developand execute a rigorous standards-based curriculum through collaboration withgeneral education teachers.
• Differentiatecurriculum, instruction, and individualized education plans to meet individualstudent needs.
• Usestudent performance data derived from teacher-created and standardizedassessments to drive instructional decision-making.
• Designand implement high quality IEPs that effectively catalog student needs withclear objectives and outcomes in a timely manner.
• Effectivelyuse various co-teaching models to deliver high quality instruction to studentswith disabilities in the least restrictive environment.

Commitmentto School and Classroom Culture:

• Createa classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to thematurity and interest of the students.
• Developpositive relationships with students.
• Developclassroom rules for behavior that are consistent with the school wide rules andAcero Student Code of Conduct.
• Developpositive relationships with parents for the purpose of creating a support forstudents and their education program; execute assigned home visits tofacilitate this process.
• Assistin promoting the participation of students, parents, and other members of thestaff in Acero-initiated activities.

• Collaboratewith Assistant Principal to develop and execute Professional Growth Plan.
• Engagein self-initiated focused, reflective work (action research, criticalcollaboration, case study, or learning log).
• Clearlyand accurately communicate with administration, colleagues, students, parents,and larger academic communityto improve academic outcomes for allstudents.
• Exhibitpersonal responsibility for daily work and attendance, personal appearance,student learning, and school success.
• Demonstratecollegial behavior and make professional development contributions to theschool community.
• Demonstrateknowledge of all Federal and State rules and regulations regarding SpecialEducation.
• Serveas a resource for disability related issues for staff, parents, and students.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (required)

• Candidate must be able to demonstrate the academic progress of students under his/her leadership and articulate the methods used to achieve those results

• Strongtechnology skills and familiarity with electronic IEP systems
• ValidIllinois Special Education License (LBS1 endorsement) (required)
• Musthold permanent residency in the United States (required)

WorkingConditions

Majorityof work is performed in a general office environment. Position requiresavailability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to performjob duties. Also requires participation and attendance atorganization sponsored events and meetings.

NOTE:The foregoing list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to berepresentative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is notnecessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of anessential function does not preclude management from assigning duties notlisted herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

AceroSchools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals. Acero Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender,handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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