Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
Choir Academy Charter School
Deadline: March 7, 2008
Key Responsibilities:
* Identification of students with learning, social and emotional exceptionalities
* Review of current IEPs, ensuring coordination of services indicated in them
* Developing new IEPs in consultation with the diagnostic team (which includes paraprofessionals from Chicago Public Schools Office of Specialized Services)
* Provide leadership in teacher professional development and support for educating students with exceptionalities in the least restrictive environment
* Coordinate and oversee all services indicated in IEPs, including IEP meetings to assess effectiveness of such services
* Maintain special education records in accordance with CPS/ISBE policies
* Serves on The Choir Academy Instructional Leadership Team to (1) identify students experiencing academic/behavioral challenges and coordinating appropriate interventions/assessments, (2) lead staff in educating students with exceptionalities in the least restrictive environment via modeling, observation and follow-up, and (3) serve as liaison to Chicago Public Schools and ISBE on matters concerning special education.
* Participate on School Social Supports Team
Credentials/Experience and Skills Required:
* Hold the unwavering belief that all children can learn and achieve and have the right to quality education
* A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a public or private setting with a valid teaching certificate in special education (Type 10)
* Special education case management experience preferred
* Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred
* Demonstrated experience working with challenge groups in a student-centered environment within the classroom, including using assessments to place students, curriculum compacting, flexible pacing, flexible instruction, grouping and regrouping, acceleration, enrichment, and independent study to meet student needs
* Demonstrated experience in the instruction of students with varied learning styles and levels of mastery
* Demonstrated experience in effectively solving challenging problems through a positive, collaborative approach
* Expert-level written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrated initiative and skills in the following areas: relationship and community building, educational leadership, communication, conflict resolution, creativity, problem solving, decision making and time management
For more information, contact
Krystal Muldrow, Principal at
773-285-0752.
Website:
www.choiracademycharterschool.org
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