Special Education Co-Teacher (Elementary School) 2025-2026 SY at Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401

Board Contribution Benefits: (Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract)

• Sick and Personal Leave 
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Board Contribution is .58%
• Medical, Vision and Dental 
  • Single - Board Contribution is 80%
  • Single + 1 - Board Contribution is 60%
  • Family - Board Contribution is 50%
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
• LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• 403(b) and 457(b)

• Professional Educator License
• LBS1 Endorsement

• Assesses student progress towards targets and standards for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration throughout the learning process.
•  Communicates clearly and accurately with all students for the purpose of providing feedback.
•  Communicates and collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, and/or achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.
•  Delivers instruction to engage all students and adjusts lessons as indicated by student progress for the purpose of improving their success in academic and interpersonal skills.
•  Designs classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans that align with State and District standards.
•  Designs and administers assessments aligned with instructional goals; uses the data for the purpose of evaluating student competency, developing individual learning plans, and/or planning for instructional groups.
•  Directs and supports student teachers, instructional assistants, and/or volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students.
•  Maintains accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
•  Manages student behavior, classroom procedures, and physical space for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment in which students are respected and valued.
•  Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
•  Reflects on practice regarding strategies, behaviors and lesson effectiveness for the purpose of enhancing student achievement.
•  Responds to emergency situations and reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to Education code and school policies.