Elementary Special Ed Teacher – IEP Impact & Sign-On Bonus

Hope; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA (Health and Dependent)

HSA

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hope Learning Academy in Springfield, IL seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher for a full-time role supporting students under IEP goals. You will plan, implement, and assess educational activities, maintain data for IEP meetings, and communicate progress to families.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $88,000 annually, with a $5,000–$10,000 sign-on bonus. Qualified candidates hold a valid Illinois teaching license and LBS1 certification (or eligibility for emergency approval) and have

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois teaching license.
• Valid LBS 1 certification (or meet all requirements for short term emergency approval for LBS 1 certification).
• Ability to meet all licensing standards of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Child and Family Services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational activities and programs in accordance with IEP goals, ensuring educational activities are age appropriate to promote IEP goals.
• Plan daily and weekly schedules for each student.
• Collect and analyze IEP goal data and evaluate changes to IEP goals.
• Prepare assessments and present levels of performance for IEP meetings and development of goals.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate classroom lead teacher aide and education specialists.
• Maintain current classroom information book, student program books, lesson plans, student files, and emergency packets.
• Maintain regular communication with parents or guardians regarding students' progress and activities.
• Model appropriate behavior to students and staff; treat students with dignity and respect.

Skills

3+ years experience as SPED teacher

Supervisory experience

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Illinois teaching license

LBS1 certification

Job description

Hope Learning Academy in Springfield, IL seeks an Elementary Special Education Teacher for a full-time role supporting students under IEP goals. You will plan, implement, and assess educational activities, maintain data for IEP meetings, and communicate progress to families.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $88,000 annually, with a $5,000–$10,000 sign-on bonus. Qualified candidates hold a valid Illinois teaching license and LBS1 certification (or eligibility for emergency approval) and have