Elementary SPED Teacher (LBS1) – 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

HSA

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Hope is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher in Springfield, IL for a full-time role. The position supports certified teachers in obtaining their special education certification and offers a sign-on bonus and competitive pay.

The role requires an Illinois teaching license and LBS 1 certification, with responsibilities including planning and evaluating IEP goals, data collection, parent communication, and staff supervision. Hope emphasizes inclusive, evidence-based programming.

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.
• Prepare assessments and present levels of performance for IEP meetings.
• 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' educational progress, programs, and activities.

Education

Illinois Teaching License

LBS 1 Certification

Job description

Hope is seeking an Elementary Special Education Teacher in Springfield, IL for a full-time role. The position supports certified teachers in obtaining their special education certification and offers a sign-on bonus and competitive pay.

The role requires an Illinois teaching license and LBS 1 certification, with responsibilities including planning and evaluating IEP goals, data collection, parent communication, and staff supervision. Hope emphasizes inclusive, evidence-based programming.