Bilingual Special Education Teacher (Spanish)

Distinctive Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25+ Paid holidays & 10 days PTO annu

12 weeks family paid leave

Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical,  D

403b match

Fully match up to 3%

50% match up to 5%

Professional development includingTu

Job summary

Distinctive Schools in Chicago, IL is seeking a Bilingual Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs. This regular full-time role emphasizes instructional excellence, equity-minded practice, and collaborative planning with a team of educators.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and valid licensure in special education; the ideal candidate will adeptly manage classrooms, develop IEPs, and engage with families to promote student growth and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree.
• Valid Professional Educator License or equivalent in IL or MI.
• Valid Special Education License in IL or MI.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a student-centered perspective in decision making.
• Believe that all students can learn and can achieve great things.
• Contribute to the equity work of the campus and network and engage in culturally responsive decision making.
• Build and foster a culture of belonging through positive and strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Cultivate a strengths-based, equity focused mindset.
• Foster positive climate and culture.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, families, and community members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Plan and supervise assignments for paraprofessionals, volunteers, and student teachers, and make written evaluation as required.
• Inform families regarding student progress, the instructional program, and other school issues.
• Complete and update compliance related Special Education tasks in accordance with state and federal mandates.
• Work closely with team members and families to best meet the needs to students.
• Support classroom procedure (classroom routines and procedures for transitions, handling of supplies, and performance of non-instructional duties occur smoothly).
• Support student behavior (Standards of conduct appear to be clear to students, the teacher monitors students’ behavior against those standards. The teacher’s response to student misbehavior is appropriate and respects the students’ dignity).
• Serve as primary instructor for students with identified learning needs in a variety of settings.
• Develop lessons that address students academic, interpersonal, social and emotional needs.
• Provide research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s IEP.
• Develop and implement annual IEP plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the services required.
• Make collaboration a priority with members of the IEP team.
• Monitor progress to ensure all students are demonstrating high rates of growth.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Distinctive Schools in Chicago, IL is seeking a Bilingual Special Education Teacher to support students with diverse learning needs. This regular full-time role emphasizes instructional excellence, equity-minded practice, and collaborative planning with a team of educators.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and valid licensure in special education; the ideal candidate will adeptly manage classrooms, develop IEPs, and engage with families to promote student growth and inclusive education.