High School Special Education Teacher

DutiesThis position provides instruction to students and performs a wide variety of tasks withcurriculum planning, supervision, presenting and reinforcing learning concepts, andteaching children in a classroom setting.1. Possess knowledge of the subjects taught and understands which concepts andskills are central to discipline.2. Develop lessons that incorporate other subjects and incorporates skills that arepart of other subjects.3. Demonstrate knowledge of not only the subject content, but also knowledge of thestudents who are learning the appropriate content. This would include knowledgeof child development, learning processes, student's skills, knowledge, andlanguage proficiency, and student's interests and special needs.4. Responsible for directing instructional outcomes that reflect important learning sothat all students are able to demonstrate their understanding of the content.Learning outcomes should provide clarity, balance, and be suitable for diversestudents.5. Recognize the importance in the selection of resources and choose resources thatalign directly with the learning outcomes and will be of most use to the students.6. Utilize resources not found at the school to bring lessons to life and assist studentsboth academically and non-academically.7. Translate the state, district, and school expectations for student learning into acoherent plan.8. Plan instruction that takes into account the specific learning needs for eachstudent and solicits ideas from students on how to best structure learning.9. Ensure that students have learned the intended outcomes and assessments aredesigned in which they provide evidence of assessing reasoning skills, factualknowledge, and different methods of learning.10. Manage relationships with students and ensure that the relationships amongst thestudents are positive and supportive.11. Teach students how to engage in respectful interactions with each other by beinga model of respect.12. Establish a culture for learning by conveying the education value of what thestudents are learning.13. Monitor and establish routines and procedures for the smooth operation of theclassroom and efficient use of time.14. Manage instructional groups, transitions, materials, supplies, and non-instructionsduties proficiently.15. Display clear standards of behavior and occasionally refer to them during lessons.16. Respond to misbehavior that shows respect to the student and understand whystudents may conduct themselves inappropriately.17. Keep a classroom environment that is orderly and productive.18. Organize classroom so that areas are safe and all students are able to see and hearwhat is going on.19. Meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.20. Provide clear directions for classroom activities so that students know what theyare to do.21. Promote thinking by using questions that invite students to formulate hypotheses,make connections, or challenge previously held views.22. Provide important and challenging content to engage students in learning.23. Assess instruction by monitoring student understanding and encourage students tomonitor their own learning.24. Provide feedback to students that is timely, constructive, and provides guidance toimprove their performance.25. Make adjustments in lessons to respond to changing conditions that demonstratesflexibility and responsiveness.26. Seek alternative approaches to help students when they encounter difficulty inlearning.27. Reflect on teaching through conversations, journal writing, examining studentwork, information observations, conversations with students, or thinking aboutown teaching practices.28. Use reflections of teaching to make adjustments.29. Keep accurate instructional and non-instructional records as required by law,district policy, and administrative regulations.30. Communicate with families by providing opportunities to understand theinstructional program and their child's progress.31. Work with colleagues to share strategies and plan for the success of each student.32. Seek ways to self-improve and contribute to the life of the school by participatingin duties that involve the entire school and/or district.33. Maintain a professional relationship with fellow staff that encourages sharing,planning and working together toward improved instructional skill and studentsuccess.34. Stay informed of the changes in education and take any opportunities to grow anddevelop professionally.35. Demonstrate professionalism towards both students and colleagues.36. Adhere to school and district policies and procedures and remain willing to workto improve these guidelines.37. Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality ofinformation about students and personnel as is expected of all staff.38. Performs all other duties reasonably related to position as may be assigned byBuilding Administrator or Superintendent.Qualifications1. Teaching license for the particular position as required by the State.2. Must be familiar with the use of computers including but not limited to electronicmail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (MicrosoftOffice).3. Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with thosecontacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).4. Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.5. Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteousmannerSalary/BenefitsAs per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.Minimum Salary - B.S. (Step 0) - $44,308.00How to ApplySend or email application materials to:Christy Kindel, 6 -12 Principal324 W. Charles StreetBuffalo, IL 62515kindel@tricityschools.org(217) 364-4530orApply online by completing the online application and uploading all documents (teaching certificate, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and reference letters).Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Pagehttps://www.applitrack.com/roe51/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=3132School Districtwww.tricityschools.orgILearn LinkILearnReport Card LinkDistrict Report CardJob Posting Date5/6/2025Start Date8/13/2025