Job Description

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Special Education Teacher - Herscher High School
2025-2026 SY
(9-12) Classroom Teacher :
Qualifications: Valid IL Teaching License appropriate for assigned grade level and/or subject area
Reports to: Building Principal
Compenstation: $39,433 yearly
SUMMARY
To provide instruction that focuses on the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of students. Supervises students under direct or indirect control.
DUTIES

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

• Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.

• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

• Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.

• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and - in harmony with the goals - establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, etc. and communicates these objectives to students.

• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education, instructional goals and objectives.

• Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the district.

• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

• Works cooperatively with other schools personnel in the identification, diagnosis and remediation of individual students with specialized needs.

• Communicates with parents regarding student progress as needed.

• Makes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

• Maintains accurate complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.

• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

• Makes reasonable provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes.

• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as provided by contract.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Credentials: Valid IL teaching license with proper endorsements
-Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree including coursework to meet credential requirements
-Experience: Student Teaching, Internship, or Previous Employment in Teaching Position
-Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
-Must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds.

Skills Required