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Special Education Teacher, Elementary School → $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs

Lindenhurst, IL
2 days ago
$55,814 - $83,721

Job Description

Join Spectrum Center Schools and Programs as a Special Education Teacher and make a meaningful impact on students with diverse learning needs in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Creating an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
  • Establishing a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions.
  • Implementing and consistently reinforcing school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
  • Tracking and documenting student progress, maintaining accurate student files, and generating comprehensive reports detailing student achievements and activities.
  • Delivering differentiated and targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co-teaching environment to effectively meet IEP-specified educational goals.
  • Adapting and modifying curricular content and instructional approaches to accommodate the diverse learning styles and capabilities of students.
  • Utilizing varied and engaging instructional methods, resources, and educational software to effectively respond to and support diverse student needs and interests.
  • Managing student caseload responsibilities, including developing, updating, and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), goals, and interventions.
  • Preparing detailed daily lesson plans and organizing instructional materials that align with curriculum standards and individual student objectives.
  • Maintaining an organized, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
  • Staying informed on current research-based instructional practices, trends, and developments in special education.
  • Responding openly and constructively to feedback from formal evaluations and informal observations.
  • Supporting the school community by performing additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study.
  • Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL Professional Educator License (PEL)
  • Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) credential.
  • Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction, preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
  • Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and/or challenging behaviors.
  • Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
  • Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for students with diverse needs.
  • Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
  • Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
  • Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions.
  • Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Special Education
  • Performance Motivation
  • Student Development
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Student Engagement
  • Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Communication
  • Computer Skills
  • Elementary Education
  • Detail Oriented
  • Dedicated
  • Ability to Make an Impact

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision PlansFREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling SessionsFREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse LineCompany Paid Life & Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsPersonal Protection Insurance PlansCigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies ProgramLegal Services InsurancePet Health InsuranceAccrual-based Paid Time OffSchool Hours and Paid Holiday ScheduleExtensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy401k Retirement Saving PlanPerks at Work Employee Discount ProgramOpportunities for Growth & Development