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Special Education Teachers

School Name: Perspectives Charter Schools
Brief Description: Do you remember why you became a teacher? To make a difference, to change lives, or because it was your passion. If so Perspectives may be the place for you.
Website: www.perspectivescs.org

Full Description:

• Ensure student IEP accommodations are adhere to
• Provide an academically rigorous curriculum that aligns with both Perspectives' standards and the Illinois Teaching Standards
• Plans, develops, writes and implements curriculum and educational programs in accordance with educational/treatment goals and students' abilities
• Interact and participate in consultations with teachers, specialist and other professionals, as appropriate, to plan and prepare Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) in accordance with goals
• Facilitate comprehensive program planning and team teaching
• Guide and offer independent scientific practices and research activities to foster scientific thinking, applications and ethics
• Offer alternative, performance, force-choice and creative assessments and activities
• Maintain accurate student grades, records and/or portfolios
• Provide input and support grade level, subject matter and instructional leader led meetings
• Model and teach The Perspectives Way
• Teach and/or facilitate the A Disciplined Life curriculum
• Implement and monitor both the school uniform and discipline codes
• Cultivate and support parent and family involvement in school curriculum and school life
• Participate and lead professional development programs
• Participate in CORE and CAMP each summer
• Duties as assigned in support of A Disciplined Life

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with certification in Special Education
• Knowledge and experience with current special education theories and practices in the transfer of knowledge to students with ranges of disabilities
• Proven aptitude for incorporating multidisciplinary psychosocial needs and issues into the development of individual educational goals and plans
• Ability to develop and foster successful teacher/student relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and nurture collegial relationships
• Proven organizational skills
• Proven ability to work well with diverse constituents
• Proven ability to verbally communicate ideas effectively
• Proven ability to exercise initiative and discretion in the performance of position responsibilities