Job Title: Special Education Teacher
TPAF Role: Teacher
Reports to: Instructional Coach
FLSA Status: Exempt
ISBE Category: Teacher
Job Type: Full-Time
TPAF Calendar : Academic
Direct Reports: None
Qualifications: Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) endorsement or approval encompassing the grade levels and age ranges of the students served.
Position Summary:
A Turning Pointe Special Education Teacher is expected to develop and implement programs for a classroom that address and meet the needs and IEP goals of all students. The teacher needs excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to work as a collaborative member of a team.
Essential Job Functions:

• Prepare, adapt and deliver instructional material
• Develop suitable curricular and utilize effective teaching methods based on assessment of students' needs
• Evaluate student's academic and behavioral progress
• Supervise students in classrooms, school buildings and social-curricular activities
• Develop educational plans for the individual student
• Teach desirable study, work and recreational habits by providing students with opportunities for which they are best suited
• Develop IEP's that reflect student needs, define measurable benchmarks for goals and use data to measure goal progress
• Collaborate with the Related Service Team to ensure generalization of skills and consistent programming
• Meet regularly with Turning Pointe administration and Lead Teacher to develop TPAF Curriculum and ensure fluid and consistent programming
• Create and maintain student records and prepare reports relative to the work. Select appropriate tests, learning aids, materials and supplies
• Participate in teacher trainings as required
• Help plan and participate in extracurricular student and staff activities
• Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work
• Collaborate and support the family home teams by meeting with parents, communicating life and behavior skills programs and supporting generalization of skills to home and community environments
• Work well with the TPAF team in a collaborative manner
• Share ideas and implement TPAF school program objectives
• Supervise and support student support staff and help organize schedules and oversee integrity of behavior support plans
• Provide overall support and commit to reducing maladaptive behaviors and addressing student's specific needs
• Support the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation fundraising objectives providing information, collaborating on fundraising activities and reflecting the goals and objectives of the organization
• Perform other work and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements
Experience & Skills:

• Experience working with middle/high school students impacted by autism or other developmentally disabling disorders preferred
• Experience implementing behavior support plans
• Knowledge of the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• A proven track record working as a team member in a therapeutic and/or educational environment
• Patient with a calm and organized approach

Physical Demands:

• May include lifting and supporting up to 50 pounds
• May be required to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
• Ability to stand and circulate for extended periods of time
• Moderate to high stress levels
• Daily contact with students, teachers, and school staff
• Regular contact with parents, community members and outside agency personnel
• May be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior