HAMMITT JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, BD/ED CLASSROOM
BASIC FUNCTION:
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:
1.
Educational Instruction
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.
Assesses student performance levels (behavioral and academic) and recommends
appropriate goals and objectives in the IEP staffing process.
2.
Behavioral Treatment
Implements the clinical behavioral treatment program according to guidelines,
including individualized programming and crisis intervention.
3.
Social Skills Training
Implements social skills training and integrates social skills curriculum
throughout the day.
4.
Interdisciplinary Team Structure
Works with the teacher therapist 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.
Attends meetings as assigned.
5.
Progress Reporting
Collects, prepares and presents behavioral and academic data on each child in
the classroom. Maintains behavioral
data and applies statistical analysis as required by program standards to
measure student progress.
6.
Lesson Plans
Develops and implements lesson plans that reflect best practice in specialized
educational instruction.
7.
Professional Development
Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in the area of special
education and provide expertise in
long range planning for the HJSHS program.
8.
Materials and Supplies
Inventories and orders supplies according to guidelines and within the classroom
budget.
9.
Supervise University Students
Supervises and evaluates university special education students, junior practicum
students and/or expressive therapists.
10.
Quality Improvement
Contributes to quality improvement through active participation in Quality
Improvement activities and in the School Improvement Planning process.
SECONDARY DUTIES:
Coordinates transportation for field trips, including driving agency vehicles as
needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of special education and/or secondary
education, specializing in teaching children with one or more of the following
disabilities: behavior disorders, emotional problems, learning disabilities,
autism, speech and language deficits and/or developmental delays.
2.
Must be certified with the
State of
3.
At least one year of teaching in a special education program in a public or
private facility is preferred.
4.
Willingness and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team structure.
5.
Knowledge of and skill in utilizing behavioral approaches with children.
6.
Must be able to implement non-violent physical crisis intervention techniques
according to The Baby Fold’s physical management and crisis intervention
procedures.
7.
Ability and willingness to
travel for job responsibilities preferred, including a valid Illinois driver’s
license,
which has not been revoked or suspended within the
past three years and use of a personal vehicle with adequate insurance.
8.
Must pass drug screen and necessary background checks.
9.
Demonstrated competence in serving a culturally diverse population.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse workforce.
10.
Mission-oriented and willing to apply The Baby Fold’s standards and beliefs to
the performance of job duties.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to read, write, talk and hear; sit, stand, or walk;
use hands to type, write, or handle objects, and reach with hands and
arms. The employee must occasionally
team lift and/or move students up to 150 pounds; and physically restrain
aggressive students according to therapeutic crisis intervention guidelines.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to visually
supervise students and/or other clients for whom there is responsibility.
Must be able to visually assess a student’s well-being.
Also requires close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to provide auditory assessments of the mental and emotional
condition of a student.
WORK HOURS:
LOCATION:
To apply, print out an application and send to:
Human Resources
The Baby Fold
108 E. Willow St.
Normal, IL 61761
Fax: (309) 451-7289
Applications are also available at this address.
The Baby Fold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.