Job Title:  Special Education Teacher-Low Incidence 

Department/Group:  SPED Teacher, Enger School

Position Summary/Purpose: The Teacher of Students with Low Incidence Disabilities serves as the primary instructional leader for students with significant intellectual, physical, and sensory needs, including those on the autism spectrum. The purpose of this role is to design and implement a highly specialized curriculum that emphasizes functional academics, daily living skills, and social-emotional growth. We are seeking a dedicated educator who can create a classroom environment where every student, regardless of the complexity of their needs, is empowered to achieve their maximum level of independence and meaningful community participation.

 Starting Salary: Based on Education and Years of Teaching - based on increased negotiated rate higher than last year's Salary Schedule 

Benefits: 

• 90% Board Paid Medical Insurance of ANY Available Plan (FY 25-26)
• 100% Board Paid Single Dental Insurance
• 100% Board Paid Life Insurance (annual salary)
• Flex Savings Accounts
• Sick and personal days

Role and Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions:
Develop and Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): 

• Create, monitor, and revise IEPs based on student needs and legal requirements
• Collaborate with parents, administrators, and other specialists to set goals and objectives for each student

 Provide Specialized Instruction:

• Tailor lessons and teaching strategies to accommodate students' unique learning styles and abilities
• Adapt instructional materials and delivery methods, ensuring access to the general education curriculum

 Assess Student Progress: 

• Evaluate and document student progress through formal and informal assessments
• Use assessment data to adjust teaching strategies and interventions

 Classroom Management: 

• Create a positive, structured learning environment that supports students' emotional and behavioral needs
• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and apply classroom management techniques as needed

 Collaboration with General Education Teachers: 

• Teach and/or Co-teach and provide support in inclusive classrooms
• Advise and assist general education teachers in accommodating and modifying lessons to fit students' needs

 Support Social and Emotional Development: 

• Foster students' social and emotional growth through individual or group activities
• Address issues like social skills, self-regulation, and peer relationships

 Family and Community Engagement: 

• Maintain open communication with parents/guardians about student progress and challenges
• Participate in meetings with families and stakeholders to discuss students' educational needs and progress

 Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards: 

• Ensure that all instructional practices comply with federal, state, and local laws related to special education
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards in all dealings with students, families, and staff

 Professional Development: 

• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current on best practices
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve teaching strategies and share insights of progress and challenges

 Assistive Technology and Resources: 

• When needed, incorporate and manage assistive technology in the classroom to help students access learning
• Identify and utilize additional resources to support students with disabilities

Qualifications and Education Requirements:  Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Learning Behavior Specialist 1 endorsement and/or other required endorsements for the specific teaching assignment

Preferred Skills: 

• Staff Portrait Attributes: Empathy, Perseverance, Critical Thinking, Reliability, Collaboration, Cultural Mindfulness, & Accountability

• As a multi-language district, we always prefer staff who are bilingual but it is not required for this position

   

Working conditions / Environment:   Physical Demands: mobility within the instructional area and throughout the school facility, visual acuity close/distance/depth perception, hearing to receive information, verbal to exchange information.  Physical demands often include walking, sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching forward, lifting up to 25 pounds, pushing and pulling.  May include attending to the physical needs of students relative to personal hygiene, eating, medical, and therapeutic as identified through the IEP process

Environmental Conditions: indoor climate-controlled school environment and may include being outdoors for extended periods of time throughout the year

 Examples of Equipment/Supplies Used to Perform Tasks: technology such as computer and  SmartBoard, office supplies, student physical and therapeutic equipment, student communication devices

 FLSA Status:  Exempt

 As an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, Mannheim School District 83 does not knowingly discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.