Parent Educator Position Available for Preschool Program

POSITION TITLE:

Parent Educator for Preschool Program

WHERE: 

Matteson School District 162

4601 Sauk Trail

Richton Park, IL 60471

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Parent Educator will work collaboratively with families, education staff and community partners to ensure that the program meets the needs of the whole child and supports parents in addressing family needs and setting and achievement ambitious family goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Collaborate with teachers and instructional leaders to engage parents in the classroom and school, including meaningful volunteer activities
•  Lead development and implementation of parent education opportunities
• Engage parents in parent advisory committee and other leadership opportunities
• Support program efforts to identify and recruit the most at-risk children in the community
• Identify and develop potential partnerships with community entities with access to priority populations
• Coordinate parent meetings and workshops to education parents in the areas of child health, mental health and development
• Coordinate and conduct home visits as needed to support home-school connection, address attendance concerns and provide other family support
• Refer families to resources to support their needs; document referrals and progress towards meeting goals

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, social work or a related field
• Some experience doing similar work - preferred

For more information and to apply: please contact Ms. Yvonne Williams at 

yvon-s-will@sbcglobal.net

Instructional Leader Position Available for Preschool Program

POSITION TITLE:

Instructional Leader for Preschool Program

WHERE: 

Matteson School District 162

4601 Sauk Trail

Richton Park, IL 60471

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The instructional leader will support preschool classroom teachers and paraprofessional to refine their skills and improve instructional quality to allow students to meet kindergarten readiness standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

•  Identify resources and materials that support instructional quality and integrate them into program practices
• Coordinate teacher training and professional development
• Support teachers to create appropriate lesson plans aligned to the curriculum and developmentally appropriate
• Engage education staff in individual and group reflective coaching to strengthen areas of challenge and build on strengths
• Develop internal systems and procedures that advance instructional quality 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

•  Illinois Professional Educator License – Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in child development or early childhood education is preferred
• Experience as an early childhood educator and experience as a coach or supervisor of educators is desired

For more information and to apply: please contact Ms. Yvonne Williams at 

yvon-s-will@sbcglobal.net

Special Education Coordinator Position Available

Title: Special Education Coordinator

Where: Matteson School District 162

             4601 Sauk Trail

             Richton Park, IL 60471

 

The special education coordinator provides leadership and supervision to school based case managers and pupil personnel services staff regarding the identification of students with disabilities and the provision of related services.  The coordinator reports to the director of special education and pupil personnel services.

Specific responsibilities include, but at are not limited to the following: 

• Monitor the process of providing timely evaluations and annual reviews to ensure compliance with federal and state rules
• Assist in the preparation of required reports and submissions to the Illinois State Board of Education
• Provide guidance and training to case managers to comply with federal and state rules and regulations
• Supervise and monitor the schedule and activities of speech pathologists, social workers, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and other PPS
• Represent the district as the local education agency (LEA) representative at IEP meetings as assigned by the director
• Assist with the management of the special education budget, including the preparation of on-line budget proposals and amendments and the allocation of funds to each program
• Assist administrative staff and teachers to address issues or concerns from parents

Qualifications:

Required: The candidate must have current ISBE certification in the following areas:  Type 75 Administrator, Type 73  School Service Personnel or Type 10 Special Teaching license; knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations regarding the administration of special education and related services.

Desired: Candidate should have at least 5 years experience as a school counselor, special education teacher or related service provider for students.   The candidate should have, or is in process of obtaining a director of special education license.

For more information and to apply: please contact Ms. Yvonne Williams at 

yvon-s-will@sbcglobal.net

Assistant Principal Position Available

TITLE: Assistant Principal 

WHERE:  Matteson School District 162

                 4601 Sauk Trail

                 Richton Park, IL 60471

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. State license requirements for principalship

2. Any other qualifications as the Board and Superintendent may deem appropriate

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the principal in the overall administration of the school.
• Assumes responsibility for the building when principal is absent.
• Assists in responsibility for maintenance of student discipline.
• A high level of understanding and extensive experience with data driven and standards-based instruction (Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching)
• Experience in the Common Core Standards and Best Practices for Student Learning
• Expertise in evaluating staff instructional skills and overall performance using Danielson Framework for Teaching
• Assists in the supervision of student behavior and solving such behavior problems as they occur.
• Assumes responsibilities for discipline and parent referrals, as appropriate.
• Assists in teacher - student discipline issues.
• Assists in coordinating after-school detentions.
• Assists in implementing any items of control or enforcement of school policy as delegated by the principal.
• Assists in preparing monthly suspension reports.
• Informs parents in cases of student behavior problems.
• Assists in the remediation of school tardy and truancy problems.
• Assists with daily lunchroom supervision.
• Coordinates safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Oversees after-school activities and transportation.
• Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward job-related growth and improvement.
• High moral and ethical standards
• Maintains positive public relations with the community, staff and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal.

For more information and to apply: please contact Ms. Yvonne Williams at 

yvon-s-will@sbcglobal.net

Signing Day for Shelby County Schools on November 5th

Shelby County Schools is planning a signing day to connect candidates with principals who have open teaching positions. We are actively looking to fill several mid-year teaching vacancies with starting salaries of $42,343.00.

Learn more about our district:  www.teachmemphis.org

Learn more about teaching in Memphis:  http://www.teach901.com/

   

What are my next steps?

    If you’re interested in attending, complete the RSVP at

    www.teachmemphis.org/scssigningday. Our team will follow up with

    additional details once you RSVP.

   

What should I do to prepare for the event?

    If you haven’t created an instructional application yet, please start

    one by visiting that link. As you set up your application, indicate

    you’re creating an instructional application.

Bilingual Adult Therapist Position Available for the Kenneth Young Center

Position Grade: Salary Range: $40,000 - $62,550

Job Scope: Adult therapists provide behavioral health services in an outpatient community based program serving adults. Engage clients in treatment planning and motivational enhancement that leads them towards attaining positive change in their lives. Provides individual, group and family treatment that targets improvement in functional impairments. Specific team assignments will be determined based on clinical expertise, experience, interest and credentials.

I. Primary Responsibilities Provide initial screenings and mental health assessments that identify service needs and recommend options for care

A. Provide initial screenings and mental health assessments that identify service needs and recommend options for care

B. Share assessment findings with clients and their families

C. Involve client and their families in the development of treatment plan goals,

objectives and interventions that address their assessed behavioral health needs

D. Provide individual, couples, and family therapy services

E. Provide case management services to assist clients with access to needed

benefits and services

F. Provide coordinated care by initiating or participating in client centered

consultation with other internal and external providers involved in care or

services

G. Reassess and review treatment progress with clients and their families at

proscribed intervals

H. Provide oral translation during client’s psychiatric appointments

Education and Experience

1. Masters degree from an accredited college or University in Social Work, Psychology or closely related discipline and be licensed or eligible for certification. 

2. Must have supervised experience in providing counseling and/or psychotherapy services 

3. Must demonstrate knowledge in the areas of diagnostic assessment, long and short term treatment, family systems theory and group treatment 

4. Must have basic computer and keyboarding skills 


Schedule:

Full-time, Exempt, 37.5 hour work week

Must work evening and/or Saturday hours

For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interest in the position to careers@kennethyoung.org

Williamsville CUSD 15 Superintendent Position Available

Williamsville CUSD 15 Superintendent Position Available 

Click here to download or view the Announcement of Vacancy.

Applications are only accepted online.  Please click here to apply.

For further information, please visit the IASB website.

Deadline to apply: January 3, 2017 by Noon (CST)

Applications are ONLY accepted online.

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