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Illinois School District U-46

Teacher Cross Cat Resources (0.5 Horizon ES/ 0.5 Prairieview ES)

Illinois School District U-46, Elgin, Illinois, us, 60122


Position Type:Special Education/Cross Cat Resources

Date Posted:9/23/2024

Location:Horizon ES / Prairieview ES

Date Available:TBD

Closing Date:Until FilledPosition / Title:

Cross Categorical Teacher

Bargaining Unit:

ETA

Department/Location:

Specialized Student Services

Work Days:

184

Reports To:

Building Principal

JD Revision Date:

05/18/2021

Supervises:

N/A

Function / Position SummaryTo provide individualized instruction in a co-teaching environment as mandated by a student's IEP. This position will be required to collaborate and plan instruction with the classroom teacher on a regular and ongoing basis in order to accelerate student progress towards meeting their goals.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Develop and foster a positive relationship with each student and their parent/guardian.Provide direct services and instruction as mandated by the IEP.Complete diagnostic components determined on domains sheet.Enter diagnostic information into data-based screens and create a hard copy of the diagnostic report.Shared responsibility for testing students as determined by School Service Team discussion.Participate in School Service Team and IEP meetings.Complete all required IEP paperwork in a timely manner.Complete data-based screens for annual reviews/re-evaluations for caseload students.Update progress reports quarterly.Create, oversee and update data driven goals and objectives based on student needs, grade level, and state standards for caseload students.Monitor caseload for annual review and re-evaluation dates.Oversee that all services on an IEP are implemented.Teach any subject area or grade level consisting of students on caseload, using best practice strategies and District directed curriculum and programs.Differentiate, accommodate or modify instruction and curriculum according to each student's individual learning profile.Participate in Professional Learning Communities with general education colleagues for planning for CORE instruction, co-teaching models/strategies, modifications and assessments.Analyze student performance in relation to grade level peers in order to determine a student's appropriate needs and opportunities for mainstreaming and co-teaching.Implement district, building, classroom and IEP directed behavior plans such as PBIS, Functional Behavior Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans.Administration of classroom, district and state assessment.Ongoing collaboration and communication with parents.Attend school professional development.Perform other requirements of the job in accordance with the ETA collective bargaining agreement.Education

Illinois Teaching Certificate with LBS1 endorsement.Bachelor's degree in related subject from accredited universityPrevious experience in Special Education preferred but not necessary for hire.Bilingual - Spanish/English CertificationExperience / Knowledge

Knowledge of common core standards.Knowledge of Elementary Dual Language curriculum.Knowledge of instructional and resource programs for students with a variety of special education eligibilityPhysical Demands

Requires prolonged sitting or standing.Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.Terms of Employment

This is a 9-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.SY 2024/2025 Schedule Mondays/ Tuesday/ 1/2 day Wednesday