Join Our Team and Empower Student Success!
Buffalo Grove High School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Special Education Teacher to join our team. We are committed to fostering an exemplary learning community where all students can maximize their learning and achieve success. We are looking for educators who are driven to implement effective strategies for improving student achievement, collaborate within professional learning communities, and demonstrate a strong commitment to the well-being of every student.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Possesses a strong academic background and a genuine commitment to student growth.
- Is eager to contribute to the broader life of our school through leadership in committees, professional learning teams, and co-curricular activities.
- Is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.
Responsibilities:
- Provide specialized instruction and support to students with behavioral and emotional disabilities.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Modify and differentiate curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
- Effectively manage classroom behavior and create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborate with general education teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure student success.
- Utilize technology to enhance student learning and functional capabilities.
- Provide strong case management and maintain accurate student records.
- Plan and utilize the support of Instructional Support personnel.
- Develop instructional programming that meets a wide range of student abilities and educational needs.
Qualifications:
- State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS 1 endorsement.
- Experience working with students with behavioral and emotional disabilities.
- Strong understanding/knowledge of strategies and techniques related to executive functioning, differentiation of instruction, modifying curriculum, developing and teaching a foundational curriculum.
- Strong classroom behavior management skills.
- Strong and effective case management skills, including writing IEPs and implementation of behavior intervention plans.
- Requires strong organizational and communication skills.
- Skilled at planning and utilizing the support of Instructional Support personnel.
- Demonstrated skills in modifying lessons and activities of the general education curriculum to meet the educational needs of students with multiple disabilities.
- Experience with students diagnosed with ED, LD, OHI and Autism.
- Knowledge about technology to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a student with disabilities.
- Develop instructional programming that could meet a wide range of student abilities and educational needs.
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- ELL endorsement preferred.
- Ability to speak Polish and/or Spanish is preferred.
Join Our Community:
Buffalo Grove High School is a dynamic and supportive environment where educators are empowered to make a difference. If you are a passionate and dedicated Special Education Teacher, we encourage you to apply.
Salary information is available on the District 214 website
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: - COVER LETTER
- CURRENT RESUME
- ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN(S)
- TRANSCRIPTS
- THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Click the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application.
Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.
Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please email hresources@d214.org to request an extension.
"We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."
