Job Description
Distinguishing Responsibilities:
- Facilitate professional development learning activities to build capacity to support Special Educators in the areas of special education, math, literacy, family engagement, mentoring and induction, MTSS, and social-emotional learning.
- Participate in collaborative preparation and planning meetings with ESE Network and South Cook ISC staff.
- Develop regional networks for mentoring new special educators, veteran special educators, and special education directors.
- Provide targeted coaching and technical assistance to districts and schools in the following areas: literacy, math, learning trajectories, student engagement, Universal Design for Learning, and differentiated instruction.
- Provide targeted resources, educational materials, and technical assistance to address family engagement, two-way communication, and social-emotional needs.
- Provide targeted coaching and technical assistance to districts related to co-teaching and professional learning communities.
- Facilitate connections between institutions of higher education and teacher preparedness to develop innovative solutions for special education openings.
- Participate in Professional Development activities.
- Attend State/Regional meetings when applicable.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License.
- Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1).
- Five years of teaching experience.
- Coaching experience (preferred).
- Ability to collect and analyze data from various sources and evaluate and make recommendations.
- Skilled in technology and data analysis.
- Proven experience working with adult learners.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, and follow state, federal, and district guidelines.
Salary/Benefits: This is a 12-month employee with salary and benefits contingent upon qualifications and experience.
How to Apply:
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