Start Date: August 12th, 2024

Terms of Employment:

• Responsible To: Building Principal and the Director of Special Education or designee
• Position: Full-Time, 1.0 FTE 
• Location: TBD
• Calendar: 180 Day / School-Year-Employee
• Daily Schedule: 7:15 am - 3:00 pm
• Benefits: Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. Please see the McHenry Community High School Educators’ Association (MCHSEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement for more information on benefits associated with this position
• Salary: Please see the McHenry Community High School Educators’ Association (MCHSEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement for more information

Qualifications:

1. Issued Illinois Professional Educator License
2. LBS1 endorsement is required
3. Strong organizational and time management skills
4. Ability to work effectively with community stakeholders, agencies, staff, parents, and students
5. Ability to stimulate students to actively participate in the learning process

Responsibilities:

1. Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices
2. Facilitates and writes all aspects of each student’s IEP, including a summary of performance for senior students
3. Progress monitor (academic, behavioral, and executive functioning skill data) and update semester IEP goals
4. Provide direct and indirect services to students on caseload
5. Collaborate with general education teachers on meeting students' accommodations and modifications
6. Ensure special education and related services and supports are provided as per student’s IEP
7. Communicate regularly with parents regarding student academic progress
8. Attends required team meetings
9. Other duties as assigned

The District:

• The McHenry High Schools provide a comprehensive education for approximately 2,300 students
• The district has an Upper Campus (10-12 grade) and a Freshman Campus
• Scheduling is a traditional eight-period day, 45-minute class periods, and a 45-minute lunch
• Approximately 75% of our graduates attend post-secondary educational or vocational institutions