Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Special Education
Date Posted:
6/9/2026
Location:
Komensky Elementary School
Closing Date:
August 2026
Special Education Teacher – Developmental Learning Program (DLP)
QUALIFICATIONS: ISBE State Certification(s) with appropriate special education endorsements
JOB GOAL: Provide positive and appropriate learning opportunities for each student. Enhance learning by supporting a creative, comprehensive and effective curriculum; a safe, orderly and stimulating environment; and an informed and collaborative community. Foster the development of basic values, good civic participation and a sense of self-worth.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Facilitates learning and the development of skills in a variety of subjects; including reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, art, physical education, health, music, technology and or exploratory classes.
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Provide highly individualized educational program to students with intellectual disabilities and significant functional deficits.
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Utilize a structured centered based learning environment to foster academic, social and adaptive skill development.
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Provide direction to paraprofessionals in assisting with the learning needs of students in the classroom.
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Utilize intensive positive behavioral reinforcements and sensory strategies to increase student engagement and learning.
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Using a multi-disciplinary team of services providers, develop and implement behavior intervention programs.
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Utilize modified curriculum such as Teachtown and Encore is preferred.
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Facilitates learning of specific courses of study and the development of good civic participation as mandated by state law and by policies of the school district.
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Develops and implements lesson plans, utilizing instructional materials including the integration of technology, to provide differentiated learning experiences to meet the needs of each student.
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Collaborates and co-teaches with team members to develop and implement differentiated lessons plans for all students' success.
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Establishes and maintains positive student behavior within the classroom and school Environment.
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Evaluates and monitors student academic and social growth, and keeps appropriate records using formal and informal data collection, methods, or tools.
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Identifies student needs and collaborate with team members to assess and remediate student learning and establish or implement behavior plans.
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Creates an engaging classroom environment for learning.
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Communicates classroom information and student progress with guardians through web pages, conferences and digital resources.
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Commit to personal professional growth through activities provided by the district, self-selected activities and those recommended by the supervising principal for competency advancement.
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Maintains required inventory records for all classroom materials.
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Supervises students during non academic activities within the school day.
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Administers individual and group assessments in accordance with the district and State TestingProgram.
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Participates in school programs, faculty committees and student activities in accordance with terms of the current contract.
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Maintain appropriate IEP records
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Participate in and facilitate IEP / Goal Setting Meetings
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Identify students eligible for Sped Services
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Collaborate with colleagues regarding IEP and Goal Setting
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Perform other duties and assume responsibilities as may be assigned by the superintendent ordesignee and in accordance with terms stipulated in the current contract.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten month year.
SALARY: In accordance with the Professional Negotiation Agreement with the South Berwyn Education Association.
https://www.bsd100.org/_files/ugd/a45946_6122ba2bd12d4833a01adda5203a09ad.pdf
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Person
