Autism Teacher -(Control Code: 68013)

Position may qualify for a $3,500 hiring incentive! For additional information, please inquire through Human Resources.

VACANCY:  The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Autism teaching position for the 2025-2026 school year.
 
JOB SUMMARY:  The Autism teacher is responsible for planning and delivering instructional lessons that meet the needs of autistic students, creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; and employing effective instructional techniques. Additional duties as may from time to time be assigned in accordance with provisions of the Board's policies and requirements.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:       

• Current Illinois (PEL) Professional Education License Teaching
• Current endorsement LBS1 Certificate.
• Knowledge and experience with autistic learners
• Satisfactory special education teaching experience
• Expertise in Behavior Management strategies
• Ability to write and implement Individual Educational Plans (IEP’s)
• Excellent communication skills with students, teachers and parents
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Design high-content, engaging work for students.
• Plan and instruct students on District and State Standards aligned curriculum, using integrated or direct service approaches as appropriate based on individual student needs.
• Accommodate, modify and adapt lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student needs and IEP Goals.
• Support in the facilitation of IEP meeting as well as development of the IEP. 
• Establish a safe, positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of their students.  
• Plan collaboratively with staff to develop specially designed instruction, utilizing different co-teaching models for delivery as appropriate to student needs.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental levels and interests of their students.
• Modify, adapt and conduct formal and informal assessments to evaluate student progress.  Administer standardized and informal assessments as directed, modify and adapt tests, environment or equipment to meet individual student needs.  
• Monitor and review student progress via assessment data, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.  
• Set and communicate clear expectations for classroom behavior and school environment by applying positive reinforcement and/or behavior modification techniques as needed.  Assist in the development and implementation of student behavior intervention plans.  
• Communicate verbally and in writing regularly with parents, other educators and students on progress.
• Meet regularly and work collaboratively with other Teachers, Parapros and specialists to discuss individual student’s modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or areas of concern.  
• Attend and actively participate in building and District Teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution of academic or behavior concerns.
• Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implemention curriculum, school and District goals and objectives.
• Enforce and support District and School policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
• Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth.  Plan and implement best practices and strategies. 
• Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day. 
• Other duties as assigned

 
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperature, noise and hazards are relatively nonexistent. Work requires some lifting, pulling or pushing during the normal performance of tasks and responsibilities.
 
PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE:
 
Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule.
 
Benefits:

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and Dependent Daycare accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Salary Advancement
• TRS contribution included in base salary
• 403B

 
 
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply on line at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with a resume and three (3) current letters of recommendation, dated within the last twelve (12) months.
 
SELECTION PROCEDURE:  The deadline for receiving applications is open until filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.
 

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