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SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER |
Northwest Special Education Cooperative is seeking a full-time school social worker for placement in the Carroll County region for the 2021-2022 School Year. The successful candidate will teach social and communication skills to students with disabilities; provide individual and small group therapy services as per IEPs; provide outreach services to families of students; participate on IEP teams for both initial- and re- evaluations for special education eligibility; be a liaison for families regarding information/community resources; and serve as a member of the Response to Intervention (RtI) team.
The qualified individual holds a Master's Degree in social work, with a specialization in school social work, as well as the appropriate Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in School Social Work.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including mileage reimbursement. We also offer moving expenses, a signing bonus, tuition remission, and a stipend for professional development. |
Please direct cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to: |
Tracy Dahl
Northwest Special Education Cooperative
310 North West Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028 |
or email to: tracy.dahl@nwseonline.com |
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: |
Northwest Special Education Cooperative has an opening for a full-time Occupational Therapist for the 2021-2022 school year. The successful candidate will: |
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Provide educationally- relevant occupational therapy to students in a school-based environment; |
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Provide consultation to teachers and other support staff to encourage/reinforce fine motor and sensory needs, including but not limited to materials and classroom modifications/accommodations; |
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Complete initial and re-evaluations and write corresponding reports to assist IEP teams in creating an accurate and useful picture of a child’s abilities; |
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Collaborate with IEP teams in making educationally sound decisions related to student programming and special education eligibilities; |
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Complete documentation associated with student performance and progress; |
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Provide on-going support to parents and school staff regarding special education processes and procedures |
The qualified individual holds at minimum a Master’s degree in occupational therapy, as well as the appropriate State of Illinois Occupational Therapist License.
NWSE offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including mileage reimbursement, monies for professional development, and tuition reimbursement for continuing education credits. |
Please direct cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to: |
Tracy Dahl
Northwest Special Education Cooperative
310 North West Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028 |
or email to: tracy.dahl@nwseonline.com |
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST |
Northwest Special Education Cooperative is seeking one full-time school psychologists for the 2021-22 school year to serve students g.K-12 in the Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Carroll County area. The successful candidates will complete initial- and re- evaluations and write corresponding reports to assist IEP teams in creating a useful picture of a child's abilities; assist IEP teams in making educationally sound decisions related to interventions (both behavioral and academic), educational programming, and special education eligibilities; participate in district-level RtI processes; crisis management as appropriate; and support to parents and school staff regarding special education processes and procedures.
The qualified individual holds a Master's, Specialist, or Doctoral -level degree in school psychology, as well as the appropriate Illinois Educator License with an endorsement in School Psychology.
NWSE offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including mileage reimbursement, signing bonus, and tuition reimbursement. |
Please direct cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to: |
Tracy Dahl
Northwest Special Education Cooperative
310 North West Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028 |
or email to: tracy.dahl@nwseonline.com |
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN |
Northwest Special Education Cooperative is seeking a School Psychologist Intern. The qualified candidate will complete evaluations for special education initial eligibility, as well as re-evaluations. The intern will participate in the district-level RtI process, crisis management as appropriate, and on-going support to parents and school staff regarding the special education processes and procedures.
The qualified individual will be pursuing a Master's degree in school psychology, as well as the appropriate coursework to complete an internship or practicum.
We offer interns a starting salary of $37,972, as well as supervision from a veteran School Psychologist. We also offer mileage reimbursement. |
Please direct cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to: |
Tracy Dahl
Northwest Special Education Cooperative
310 North West Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028 |
or email to: tracy.dahl@nwseonline.com |
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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER-DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM |
Northwest Special Education Cooperative is seeking a full-time special education teacher for a day treatment program for students with social/emotional concerns in Elizabeth, IL. This is an anticipated position for the 2021-2022 school year. The successful candidate will provide instruction in a small classroom setting, supervise paraprofessionals, create lesson plans, utilize various strategies to de-escalate behaviors, create/compose IEPs and related paperwork, and work with a supportive team to implement IEPs and BIPs. Strong communication and organizational skills a must.
The qualified candidate will have an Illinois professional education license (PEL) with an endorsement in special education, able to teach across K-12. Also must be able to lift 50 pounds.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including professional development reimbursement and tuition remission. |
Please direct cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to: |
Tracy Dahl
Northwest Special Education Cooperative
310 North West Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028 |
or email to: tracy.dahl@nwseonline.com |
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SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST FOR WEST CARROLL SCHOOL DISTRICT #314 |
Northwest Special Education Cooperative is seeking a full time Speech-Language Pathologist for West Carroll School District for the 2020-2021 School Year. The successful candidate will conduct re/evaluations, provide therapy and consultation to students per their IEPs, work with school-based teams to develop IEPs, and communicate with parents and outside providers/agencies involved with the family.
The qualified individual holds the appropriate Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the Speech-Language Pathologist (non-teaching) endorsement.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including mileage reimbursement. |
Please direct cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to: |
Tracy Dahl
Northwest Special Education Cooperative
310 North West Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028 |
or email to: tracy.dahl@nwseonline.com |
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ITINERANT TEACHER FOR THE DEAF/HARD OF HEARING (FULL-TIME) |
Northwest Special Education Cooperative is seeking a full-time Itinerant Teacher for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing for placement in the Stephenson/Carroll County region. The successful candidate will |
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provide direct service per the IEP process to those students who have identified hearing loss; |
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serve as a consultant to school personnel; |
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evaluate students who have been referred through the appropriate channels; |
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and promote interest in and an understanding of the implications of a hearing impairment. |
Qualifications: |
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Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with an endorsement for working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing students |
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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including mileage reimbursement, educational assistance, and professional development money. A stipend is also available for this position, to be paid over two school years. |
Please direct cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to: |
Tracy Dahl
Northwest Special Education Cooperative
310 North West Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028 |
or email to: tracy.dahl@nwseonline.com |
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TEACHER OF STUDENTS WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED |
Northwest Special Education Cooperative is hiring a Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired for the 2021-2022 school year.
Purpose: The Teacher of the Visually Impaired will provide specialized instruction and services to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments ages 3-21 by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials of students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices. Teachers will provide input regarding the planning of instructional goals, benchmarks/objectives, and methods regarding students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Teachers of the Visually Impaired will conduct functional vision/learning media assessments and provide interpretations of assessments on the impact on students’ learning.
QUALIFICATIONS: |
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Valid Professional Educators License (PEL) with an endorsement for a Teacher of Students Who Are Visually Impaired. |
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Certification in United English Braille (UEB) Code |
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Licensure in Orientation and Mobility preferred. |
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Collaborate effectively with students, parents and other professionals. |
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: |
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Provide specialized instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum and services required to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments. |
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Assists the student, parents, special and general education personnel, and the student's sighted peers in understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of visually impaired students. |
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Provide information about services and support available from local programs for visually impaired students. |
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Acquire information regarding local, state, and national resources for the education of visually impaired students. |
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Interpret specific eye conditions and the educational implication of the visual impairment and the results of functional vision and learning media assessments. |
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Consult regularly with the classroom teacher, other regular and special education personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student. |
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Assist the site administrator and teachers in making environmental adjustments for the student in the school. |
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Share responsibility with classroom teachers in the identification of instructional areas in which the student requires assistance. |
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Coordinate large-type or Braille texts, supplementary materials, educational, aids, and equipment needed by the visually impaired student, and the classroom teacher, are provided in a timely manner to ensure the student's maximum participation. |
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Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills. |
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Collaborate with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services. |
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Proficiently implement technology to enhance and provide access to students’ instructional programs, communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports. |
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Maintains appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom or learning environment. |
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Collaborate with other Teachers of the Visually Impaired in Northwest Illinois region. |
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NWSE offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including mileage reimbursement, educational assistance, and professional development money. A stipend is also available for this position to be paid over to school years. |
Please direct cover letter, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to: |
Tracy Dahl
Northwest Special Education Cooperative
310 North West Street
Elizabeth, IL 61028 |
or email to: tracy.dahl@nwseonline.com |
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