Bilingual Special Education Teacher (Spanish Preferred) (Control Code: 23149)

VACANCY:  The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time Bilingual Special Education teaching position for the 2025-2026 school year.
 
JOB SUMMARY:  The teacher is responsible to the Building Principal for: working collaboratively with school staff to develop and implement effective instructional strategies in Spanish and English (as needed) for students with disabilities in the bilingual education program setting. Participate in projects to develop and sustain the bilingual special education environment for students with disabilities who are native Spanish speakers and who are in the process of developing English proficiency through differentiated instruction, consultation, and collaboration.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:          

• Current Initial/Standard Illinois Teaching Certificate
• Endorsement or Approval in Bilingual Education OR Current Temporary Transitional Bilingual Education Certificate (IL Type 29) endorsed in Spanish and with at least three years left in validity (excluding the 2 year extension)
• Current LBS1 Certificate, LBS1 Limited (LD/ED), or Type 10 (LD/ED).
• Excellent communication skills with students, teachers and parents
• Knowledge of current teaching techniques for students with disabilities
• Ability to write & implement Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
• Ability to work cooperatively with support personnel on a daily basis
• Satisfactory special education teaching experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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  he 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 implementing 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: Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule. The District offers excellent fringe benefits including life, health and dental insurance.

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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