A school near Tinley Park, Illinois has requested help from Soliant Schools to find a couple of Special Education Teachers to join their team. They are looking for certified teachers that hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) in the state of Illinois with proper Special Education endorsements. If you are interested in this position, apply today and send your professional resume to jessica.williams@soliant.com.
Requirements:

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Current Illinois teaching license in required content area.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States of America
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to effectively an analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as iPads to individualize instruction.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and behavior and emotional disabilities.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Knowledge and skills in working with children with ADD and EBD.

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students. If this position sounds like a good match for you, send an updated professional resume to Jessica Williams (jessica.williams@soliant.com)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment.
• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction using appropriate sources including iPads.
• Serves as primary contact for the parent.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Performs all other duties that may be required.

Job Details:

• Full-time Position (Monday-Friday, 37.5)
• Onsite, W2 contracting position, Full school year
• Caseload: K-8th, Resource Classroom
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans as well as 401k with employer match