Supervisor: Principal / Assistant Principal
Salary: Per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Contract Extension and Benefits / Benefit Premiums
Work Schedule: School Year; beginning August 17, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
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ISBE PEL with LBSI endorsement, required.
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Previous experience work with elementary self-contained special education students.
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An interest and/or experience working with students with varying levels/types of disabilities.
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Expertise in conducting educational assessments and the development of individual educational programs.
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The ability to work collaboratively with others to optimize student achievement.
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A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities.
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A strong commitment to professional excellence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Guides the learning process toward achievement of district approved curriculum goals and establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects; to communicate these objectives to students.
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Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
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Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
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Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media.
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Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
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Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
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Assesses the learning of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
ASSESSMENT
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demonstrates knowledge of formal and informal assessment procedures
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selects appropriate assessment instruments
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conducts assessments appropriately
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interprets assessment information accurately
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demonstrates knowledge of the screening/referral/evaluation process
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conducts ongoing assessment of instructional goals and objectives
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demonstrates awareness, understanding and knowledge of the variety of physical, emotional and cognitive conditions which may contribute to a student's learning problems
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reports assessment data in a clear and concise manner
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provides classroom observations
DESIGNS INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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develops individualized goals and objectives based on assessment results
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provides long-range student planning
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fully participates in the MDC/IEP process
COMMUNICATION/COLLABORATION
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demonstrates collaborative problem-solving
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communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents
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interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc., as an effective team member
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promotes positive public relations
PROVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
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facilitates mainstreaming/integrated education programming when needed
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demonstrates an understanding of a variety of disabilities
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provides instructional support within a regular classroom, if needed
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selects, prepares and/or adapts materials to meet individual student needs
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employs a variety of instructional techniques, methods and materials appropriate for meeting individual student needs
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demonstrates effective individual, group, and classroom behavior management techniques
CASE MANAGEMENT
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participates with the building Student Services Team
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monitors implementation of student I.E.P.'s
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responsible for gathering, monitoring, and completion of all pupil data surrounding staffings, case studies, and annual review
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manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences
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manages and coordinates required paperwork
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trains, supervises and assists in the evaluation of paraprofessionals (when applicable)
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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follows policies and procedures of the district
a) daily attendance and punctuality
b) supervision of students
c) meeting attendance
d) discipline policy and procedures -
demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordancewith these mandates
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demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
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demonstrates professionalism
a) is flexible and adaptable to change
b) uses judgment appropriately
c) conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
d) treats others with respect and dignity -
demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback
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participates in professional growth activities, such as
a) membership in professional organization
b) supervision of student teacher
c) inservice/workshop/seminar
d) continued higher education -
actively participates in the staff evaluation process
This job description is not exhaustive, performs other duties as assigned.
Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/osd135
We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.
