Special Education Teacher
- Create a safe and educationally appropriate environment for instruction.
- Instruct students using methodologies that are research-based.
- Prepare and carry out daily lesson plans in accordance with each student’s IEP and the Illinois Learning Standards.
- Remain current with regard to laws and guidelines pertaining to special education and active case management.
- Participate as a collaborative team member with regular education and related service staff members and integrate the necessary services to serve the students most effectively.
- Observe, assess, and target specific Autism core deficits for remediation.
- Develop instructional methods (steps) to achieve the students’ IEP goals and objectives.
- Provide the appropriate environmental conditions to meet the students’ goals and objectives.
- Train and supervise the paraprofessional(s) assigned to the applicable classroom.
- Maintain accurate attendance and academic records.
- Ensure accountability through IEP-based teaching and data collection.
- Document student progress by tracking the appropriate goals and objectives.
- Delegate the appropriate duties to classroom paraprofessionals in an effort to address the students’ IEP goals and objectives (e.g. grooming, hygiene, constructing PECS, cleaning, making copies, etc.).
- Ensure that the students’ fundamental and educational needs are met (e.g. toileting, feeding, etc.).
- Collect data and organize information for the Illinois Alternate Assessment (IAA) when applicable.
- Develop and appropriately implement student Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
- Seek guidance from other staff members, colleagues, and supervisors as needed.
- Prepare paperwork for and actively participate in IEP meetings for the students served.
- Develop daily schedules and activities for the students in the applicable classroom.
- Assist and guide the students through all aspects of their educational day (e.g. instruction, recess, lunch, bus duty, community outings, etc.).
- Appropriately implement Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) principles as needed.
- Remain current and updated with regard to the applicable teacher certification issues.
- Engage in continuing education and professional development activities in order to stay informed about the most recent issues pertinent to the field.
- Participate in program-specific training as required by the supervising administrator.
- Abide by all applicable laws and comply with all BASSC policies and procedures (e.g. business department, attendance, computer/internet, schedule, internal paperwork, etc.).
- Maintain confidentiality at all times with regard to students and student information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.