What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher - One Year Only position at Springfield School District 186?
TITLE OF VACANCY: Special Education Teacher – One Year Only
LOCATION: Sangamon County Juvenile Detention Center
CONTRACT PERIOD: Remaining of the 2025-2026 school year
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Community Based Programs
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 secondary endorsement and a general secondary endorsement preferred
- Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with general education teachers, students, parents and staff
- Strong knowledge base of secondary curriculum
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong knowledge of intervention strategies and progress monitoring experience
- Ability to model teaching strategies to meet the needs of students’ various learning style
- Ability to informally assess learning and/or behavioral needs of students & address those needs using documented data
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work collaboratively with all special education and general education staff
- Work under the direction of the building principal
- Provide instruction as determined by the students’ IEP’s
- Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students including behavior intervention plans
- Provide consultation, technical assistance and training to teachers and parents of students experiencing learning or behavioral problems
- Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support the school’s efforts
- Take responsibility for implementation of IEPs for students on assigned caseload
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled |
EFFECTIVE DATE: ASAP
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SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 25-26 SEA Salary to view the SEA Salary Schedule
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