EEO Statement: The LaGrange School District 102 in accordance with federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

LaGrange District 102 is committed to building and sustaining a multicultural school community that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Educator License (plus endorsement in Early Childhood)
• Current endorsement in special education or Learning Behavior Specialist License with an endorsement in early childhood
• Previous experience teaching in the area of assignment within the last 4 years and/or coursework in the area of assignment within the last 3 years
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skill in the content area/assignment
• Knowledge and experience with Google Suite
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency and literacy in English and Spanish are preferred but not required

Responsibilities:

• Provide and implement educational plans that are compliant with Federal guidelines.
• Use appropriate and effective strategies in instructing students on the autism spectrum.
• Provide direction to and work collaboratively with paraprofessional educators in the classroom.
• Demonstrate knowledge of task analysis and sequential skills development.
• Plan daily activities consistent with instructional objectives.
• Write behavior management objectives based on information collected during observations using data-based techniques and evaluate the implementation of these objectives.
• Involve parents directly in individual education plan development, plan implementation as needed, and provide them with progress updates.
• Utilize best practices for the application of assistive technology in line with student needs.
• Provide individualized, small-group, and whole-group instruction needed to ensure advancement of all students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to the learning for all students ages 3-5 years.
• Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
• Observe and assess students' performance in various domains.
• Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety.
• Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers.
• Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the Building Administrator.

Application Procedure Online applications only, please.

La Grange School District 102 is a regular school district located in Cook County with 6 schools, 232 teachers and 2,935 students. Total Revenue is $61,806,000 and is trending flat. La Grange School District 102 spends $18,105 per student per year on instruction.