Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Hearing Itinerant. The goal of this position is to provide students with disabilities an opportunity to succeed in accordance with their Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage and administer an appropriate program of instruction for students identified as having disabilities
* Prepare an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each child
* Monitor and update each Individual Education Plan
* Conference with parents concerning the Individual Education Plan
* Provide appropriate assessment and evaluation of each child's program
* Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
* Submit required testing and update information in a timely fashion
* Attend in-service programs in order to remain current in all areas dealing with special education disabilities
* Provide parents and teachers with suggestions on how to be more effective with children with disabilities
* Use appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluative thinking of students
* Use appropriate instruction strategies and materials that reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic background
* Fulfill the terms of any affected written contract and adhere to the Codes of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Illinois
* Assist in the enforcement of all federal, state and district regulations, policies and procedures
* Monitor students in a testing environment
* Make all decisions and perform all tasks in accordance with District 47's policies and philosophies
* Ensure compliance with Board rules and applicable federal laws and regulations
* Case manage students to ensure all special education services are provided
* Perform other tasks or services consistent with the job goal of this position
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
* Hearing Impairment Endorsement
* A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
* Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
* Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization
* Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment or materials
* High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentiality
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Please include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet, Transcripts, Resume.
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