Special Education Resource Teacher

Special Education Resource Teacher

Performance Responsibilities:

The specific duties and responsibilities of Special Education teachers shall include, but not be limited to:

1.  serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team to screen, diagnose, and recommend placement for the special needs of the child;

2.  participate in multidisciplinary staffings to help determine the child's behavioral and academic needs; 

3.  develop and implement students' Individualized Education Plan;     

4.  monitor educational and psychological adjustment to insure that the child's needs are met appropriately;

5.  provide a therapeutic, supportive environment to assist students with their specific behavioral and academic needs; 

Qualifications:
- Must have experience with students with a variety of disabilities, including students with behavior disorders and other learning and cognitive delays
- Must possess a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a LBS1 Endorsement for K-12