• Position Type:
    Special Education/ILP
  
  
• Date Posted:
    11/1/2024
  
  
• Location:
    District Wide
  
  
• Date Available:
    08/06/2025
  
  
• Closing Date:
    04/30/2025
  
  

  NOTE: This posting has been opened for application intake for anyone interested in a position with School District U-46 for the 2025/2026 school year. We anticipate the review of applications to begin sometime near the end of January. If you are interested in a role for the current 2024/2025 school year, we encourage you to check out our open vacancies. 
           

 
Function / Position Summary
 
To provide individualized instruction as mandated by individual student IEPs
 
Job Duties / Responsibilities 

• Plan a program of study that follows district guidelines and meets the individual needs of students.
• Implement researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Display a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Plan for and guide the learning process toward the mastery of IEP goals, and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implement school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implement assessments and communicate student progress.
• Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assist in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Work cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participate on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assist administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of individualized academic, behavioral and social programming; IEPs.
• Complete all necessary special education forms included IEPs, transition plans, Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, etc.
• Assist classroom teachers with instructional strategies to facilitate inclusion.
• Participate and assist with Service Team meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate parent meetings. 
• Understand and implement empirically supported behavioral interventions.
• Oversee and effectively utilize Para-educators assigned to the ILP setting.
• Coordinate with related services personnel.
• Plan, coordinate and implement Community Based Trips.
• Deliver instruction based on best practices for students with autism.
• Complete all special education paperwork and monitor student progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in related subject(s) from an accredited University.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS I endorsement.

 
Experience / Knowledge 

• Knowledge of academic and behavior strategies and interventions used with the autism population.
• Familiarity with integrating assistive technology
• Training in CPI.
• Clinical or educational experience with the autism population.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Physical Demands 

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching
• Must work indoors and outdoors during recess
• May require assisting students with feeding and/or toileting needs
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with proper technique.

 
Terms of Employment 

• This is a 9-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education