Role OverviewSpecial Education Teachers are responsible for practices and behaviors which demonstrate necessary teaching competencies, effective classroom management, positive personal qualities, and other instructional matters. The role of the Special Education Teacher is to ensure that all students have equal instructional opportunities and to create environments in which teaching and learning are challenging, dynamic, and comprehensive.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include maintaining a student-centered perspective, contributing to equity work, building a culture of belonging, and providing research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP).
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse social-emotional, cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds, and will prioritize collaboration with members of the IEP team to ensure all students are demonstrating high rates of growth.
Requirements
- Valid Professional Educator License with the Illinois State Board of Education
- Special Education LBS.1 Endorsement
Benefits
- 25+ paid holidays
- upfront sick leave
- an accrual-based personal time bank
- 12 weeks family paid leave
- Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 403b match
- Fully match up to 3%
- 50% match up to 5%
- Professional development including tuition reimbursement
- Gym and wellness discounts
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