Assoc. Professor - Special Education teaches courses in the discipline area of special education. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Assoc. Professor - Special Education provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Assoc. Professor - Special Education typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Duties include teaching students with emotional and behavioral, as well as learning needs.. Working closely with staff, therapists, and parents to create individualized programs for each student. Completing required assessment and making modifications to ensure students have greatest level of exposure possible to general education peers and classrooms.
Qualifications: Illinois Educator License, endorsement LBS1.
Signing bonus: $1000 at signing and $1000 at beginning of second year.