SY2024-2025 – Special Education Teacher – (Middle School)

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Job Ttitle: SY2024-2025 – Special Education Teacher – (Middle School)

Company: Berwyn North School District 98


Description: Berwyn North School District 98 is located in Berwyn, Illinois. The district has three elementary schools and one middle school and serves more than 2,500 students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Our district is committed to mutual respect and cultural diversity. We foster strong partnerships among students, school staff, families, and the community and empower students to solve problems, make decisions and apply technology so they can reach their full personal, academic and civic potential. We offer a Dual Language Program to ensure students are fluent in two languages, a STEAM Program, and 1-to-1 technology to prepare students for the future.Job Title: Middle School Teacher/Educator – Special EducationClassification: CertifiedPrimary Function: Responsible for increasing student achievement as defined by the IEP. Main functions include but are not limited to:Assisting students with developing thinking skills and content knowledgeProviding accommodations and modifications as neededPlanning and implementation of standards-based instructionEstablishing a positive classroom environment and culture for learningAnalyzing data and action planningProviding reports for and attending IEP meetingsProviding data and reports that are evidence of student progressConsistently communicating with stakeholdersAccountability: Reports to Building Level Administrators & District Level AdministratorsEducation/Certification:Professional Educator’s Licence (PEL) with degree/endorsement in Special EducationBachelor’s Degree in EducationMaster’s Degree preferredESL/Bilingual endorsements preferredKnowledge/Skills:Thorough understanding of the Illinois Learning StandardsThorough knowledge of instructional strategies that lead to increased student achievementThorough knowledge of best practices in special educationThorough understanding of the content being taughtStrong planning and implementation skillsCommunicate clearly orally and in writingStrong collaboration skillsData analysis skillsKnowledge/implementation of restorative discipline practicesStrong understanding of equitable classroom practicesHigh expectations for all students including special education studentsOther:Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations including special education lawsDemonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible behavior; serve as a role model for students and other staffMaintain confidentiality in all aspects of the jobOther duties as assignedDisclaimer:This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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Location: Illinois

Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 01:32:16 GMT


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