Elementary Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (Health and/

Dependent)

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hope Learning Academy in Edwardsville, IL is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher to design and deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals. You will plan daily schedules, collect goal data, and participate in IEP meetings to set new objectives.

The position requires a valid Illinois teaching license and LBS 1 certification. We offer competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to mentor staff and engage families in student progress.

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

Skills

IEP goal data analysis

Parent communication

Training supervision

Education

Illinois teaching license

LBS 1 certification

Job description

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Elementary Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy

Admin - Hope Learning Academies Reg Full Time Professional Edwardsville, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4094

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $88,000.00 Annually

Elementary Special Education Teacher: Full-Time - Glen Carbon, IL

**HOPE CAN SUPPORT CERTIFIED TEACHERS WITH OBTAINING THEIR SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION**

Salary Range: $50,000- $88,000 (commensurate on education and years of teaching experience)

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000-$10,000

WHO WE ARE

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. Since 1957, the Hope Learning Academy has led the development of new methods to educate, treat, and care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 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.

WHAT WE PREFER

• 3+ years experience as a Special Education Classroom Teacher.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.

THE BENEFITS PACKAGE IS:

• Competitive Pay
• Sign-On Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Share, and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Assistance