Teacher Orthopedic Impairment Itinerant at Illinois School District U-46 in Elgin, IL

Job description

Position / Title: Orthopedic Impairment Itinerant Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: Specialized Student Services Calendar Days: 184 Days Reports To: Assistant Director of Specialized Student Services/ Building Principal JD Revision Date: 01/14/2025 Supervises: N/A Function / Position Summary Provide support and case management for students with orthopedic impairments in order that they may access the educational environment to the greatest extent possible. Job Duties / Responsibilities Provide education and in service activities to staff and students regarding types of disabilities that impact students in the classroom as necessary and appropriate. Facilitate accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology necessary for students to fully access the learning environment. Ensure students services and programs are implemented per the IEP. Participate in team communication, team meetings, and other communication with classroom teachers and other staff. Attend and participate in annual reviews, case study evaluations, and team meetings. Communicate with parents regarding student issues that impact in school. Provide awareness activities related to the challenges encountered by orthopedic impaired students. Participate in information sharing meetings with appropriate building staff to identify and problem-solve individual students' needs. Complete any additional necessary paperwork(daily logs, communication notebooks) Communicate with community agencies in order to develop transition services and programming for students. Participate in level transition meetings to ensure smooth transitions for students changing grade levels. As appropriate, implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents. Perform all necessary functions of case management when appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff. Ensure appropriate evacuation plans are in place for all OI students who require them. Education Professional Educator License (PEL) with a PK-Age 22 or K-Age 22 LBS1 endorsement. Bilingual- Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred Experience / Knowledge Knowledge of Emphasis in Orthopedic Impairment Itinerant preferred. Knowledge of the specific strategies and tools to support students with orthopedic impairments in various environments. Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary for hire. Physical Demands Requires prolonged sitting or standing. Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique. Terms of Employment This is a nine-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of employees. The starting salary for this role is $60,689. Position type: Special Education / Instructional Itinerant School / site: Specialized Student Services (SpEd Dept) Date available: ASAP Closing date: 06/01/2027 Attachments: ETA Benefits Sheet.pdf , ETA Salary Schedule 2026-2027.pdf