Teacher Cross Cat; Oaks​/Timber Trails

Job Title

Teacher Cross Cat (0.5 Century Oaks/0.5 Timber Trails)

School District U-46

To provide individualized instruction in a co‑teaching environment as mandated by a student’s IEP. The role requires collaboration and ongoing planning with the classroom teacher to accelerate student progress toward meeting IEP goals.

• Develop and foster a positive relationship with each student and their parent/guardian.
• Provide direct services and instruction as mandated by the IEP.
• Complete diagnostic components determined on the domain sheet.
• Enter diagnostic information into data‑based screens and create a hard copy of the diagnostic report.
• Share responsibility for testing students as determined by School Service Team discussion.
• Participate in School Service Team and IEP meetings.
• Complete all required IEP paperwork in a timely manner.
• Complete data‑based screens for annual reviews/re‑evaluations for caseload students.
• Update progress reports quarterly.
• Create, oversee, and update data‑driven goals and objectives based on student needs, grade level, and state standards for caseload students.
• Monitor caseload for annual review and re‑evaluation dates.
• Ensure that all services on an IEP are implemented.
• Teach any subject area or grade level for students on caseload, using best‑practice strategies and district‑directed curriculum and programs.
• Differentiated instruction and curriculum according to each student’s individual learning profile.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities with general education colleagues for planning CORE instruction, co‑teaching models/strategies, modifications, and assessments.
• Analyze student performance relative to grade‑level peers to determine appropriate needs and opportunities for mainstreaming and co‑teaching.
• Implement district, building, classroom, and IEP‑directed behavior plans such as PBIS, Functional Behavior Plans, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Administer classroom, district, and state assessment.
• Maintain ongoing collaboration and communication with parents.
• Attend school professional development.
• Perform other requirements of the job in accordance with the ETA collective bargaining agreement.

• Illinois Teaching Certificate with LBS1 endorsement.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related subject from an accredited university.
• Previous experience in Special Education preferred but not required for hire.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English Certification (required for bilingual positions only).

• Knowledge of Common Core standards.
• Knowledge of Elementary Dual Language curriculum (required for bilingual positions only).
• Knowledge of instructional and resource programs for students with a variety of special education eligibility.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

• This is a 9‑month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Primary and Secondary Education