Pre-K STRIVE Teacher (TBD) (2 positions)

TITLE OF VACANCY: Pre-K STRIVE Teacher  (2 positions)

LOCATION:  TBD

CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 Days

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Valid Illinois Professional Educators License and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement/approvals
2. Knowledge of current curriculum, instructional trends, and school improvement process
3. Strong organizational skills
4. Strong problem solving skills
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Ability to informally and formally assess learning and behavioral needs of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide a high quality, structured learning environment for Pre-K students with Autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities.
2. Plan and implement instruction in accordance with the approved Student Support Services Pre-K curriculum for instructional classrooms.
3. Establish and maintain records of student assessment procedures and progress monitoring.
4. Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning by establishing routines, a behavior management plan and social emotional support. 
5. Implement curricular and behavioral support to students as Individualized Education Programs specify.
6. Actively participate in staff development activities.
7. Contribute to school improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQUIP) initiatives. 
8. Attend district in-services and professional development opportunities in order to implement new strategies for curriculum and instructional improvement.
9. Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public. 
10. Other duties as assigned.