Special Education Resource Teacher

March 25, 2024

East Aurora School District 131 has the following opening(s) for the 2024-2025 school

year and will accept applications from candidates who may be interested in the position(s)

listed below. Medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance policies are available.

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION TITLE: Special Education Resource Teacher

BUILDING(S): Krug Elementary School

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and salary as per the Collective Bargaining

Agreement

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal or Designee

EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

START DATE: August 19, 2024

JOB ID: 21270

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or
  
  

university and be properly certified to meet Illinois Teaching License Standards.

A Professional Educator License (PEL) with elementary endorsements required,

LBS1 Or LBS2 Endorsements Required And ESL Endorsement Preferred.

• Knowledge of Special Education programming, laws, procedures, and paperwork.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail.
• Committed to continuous improvement and data based decision-making.
• Effective written, verbal and technology based communication skills.
• Works effectively and productively as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse public.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development,
  
  

effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and

diagnosis, and research related to learning.

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the subject area utilizing the common core/content area
  
  

standards, social emotional standards, curricula and materials adopted by the

Board of Education.

• Designs the individualized education plan (IEP) for areas in which an adverse
  
  

effect has been identified based on supporting documentation for each assigned

student which education program is consistent with the total educational

philosophy of the district, common core and state and federal law.

• Engage the learners in differentiated learning experiences appropriate to their skill
  
  

levels and developmental needs and adapt curriculum as needed based on the

identified needs of the students.

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of learners in individual or small group
  
  

instruction, scheduling to reflect the least restrictive environment.

• Monitor and oversee services provided by teacher assistants and/or other support
  
  

personnel assigned to classroom and/or student in classroom.

• Develop and submit lesson plans, as required.
• Collaborate with general education instructors and related services to maintain
  
  

accurate, complete and correct general education and special education records as

required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

• Act as case manager for all assigned students.
• Administer and/or monitor state, district and local assessments, as required.
• Submit reports to the appropriate person(s), as required.
• Complete and submit paperwork and reports in a timely fashion to ensure
  
  

compliance to all district, local, state and federal guidelines to the IEP database.

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain
  
  

confidentiality and personal flexibility in all areas.

• Communicate with parents, administrators and all other applicable school
  
  

personnel the student’s academic, social/emotional progress and accommodations.

• Participate in program development, and in the selection of materials and
  
  

equipment to support and supplement instruction.

• Direct and supervise students, implement OLWEUS/PBIS and maintain and
  
  

document discipline both in and out of the classroom during the assigned

workday.

• Develop students’ critical analysis skills through group discussions using a variety
  
  

of mass media and literature.

• Use subject matter knowledge, teaching and learning, best practices and
  
  

technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and

innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

• Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in professional practice; follow and implement
  
  

all district rules, regulations, practices and policies.

• Continuously improve professional practices, model lifelong learning, and exhibit
  
  

leadership in the school and professional community.

• Works cooperatively with all staff to deliver educational services relating to the
  
  

instruction of children.

• Encourage students to think independently and express original and creative ideas.
• Participate in / attend building and district meetings, as required and including
  
  

PLC team meetings.

• Participates in school based problem solving team, in school staffing team, and in
  
  

the screening processes of special needs students.

• Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities
  
  

provided by the district and/or in self-selected professional growth activities.

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment,
  
  

materials and facilities. Provides appropriate safety instruction.

• Perform any other duties and responsibilities related to the department as may be
  
  

requested by the Student Services/Special Education Administrative Team,

Principal or designee.

Application Procedure

Applications should be completed online at https://www.d131.org. Position(s) will

remain open until filled. East Aurora School District 131 is an Equal Opportunity

Employer.