SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

BASIC FUNCTIONS:   The Teacher Therapist plans, coordinates, and implements the assigned classroom program.  Additionally, the teacher therapist provides classroom leadership and works in cooperation with the teacher therapist assistant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, coordinates, evaluates, and implements a comprehensive curriculum which meets the individualized behavioral, academic and social needs of each student enrolled in the classroom and which is directly related to each child’s Individualized Educational Plan.

• Implements the clinical behavioral treatment program according to guidelines, including individualized programming and crisis intervention.

• Implements social skills training and utilizes social skills during the day.

• Works with the teacher therapist assistant or program assistant in a team teaching capacity, providing classroom leadership and working in cooperation with him/her.

• Cooperates with the administrative/supervisory and support staff in planning for and scheduling programming and/or services for the students and/or their families.

• Collects, prepares and presents behavioral and academic data on each child in the classroom.

• Develops and implements lesson plans.

• Inventories and orders supplies according to guidelines and within the classroom budget.

• Supervises and evaluates university special education students, junior practicum students and/or expressive therapists.

• Contributes to quality improvement through active participation in quality improvement activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of special education, specializing in teaching children with one or more of the following disabilities: behavior disorders, emotional problems, learning disabilities, speech and language deficits and/or developmental delays.

• Certification with the State of Illinois in Special Education in one or more of the aforementioned disabilities.  LBS-1 certification preferred.

• At least one year of teaching in a special education program in a public or private facility is preferred.

• Willingness and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team structure.

• Knowledge of and skill in utilizing behavioral approaches with adolescents.

• Must be able to implement non-violent physical crisis intervention techniques according to The Baby Fold’s physical management and crisis intervention procedures.

• Must pass DCFS and Illinois State Police background checks. Ability to meet DCFS driver eligibility requirements preferred.

• Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.

• Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s standards and beliefs to the performance of job duties.

WORK HOURS:  8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday following the school calendar, beginning August 2008

LOCATION:  108 E. Willow St., Normal, IL 61761

To apply, print out an application and send to:

Human Resources

The Baby Fold

108 E. Willow St.

Normal, IL 61761

Fax: (309) 452-0115

Applications are also available at this address. 

The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.