Empowering Special Education Teacher - Data-Driven Growth

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Custer Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) in the United States seeks a dedicated special education teacher to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth.

You will implement SESI’s instructional models, assess progress, and collaborate with school teams and families to drive outcomes. You will use data to plan individualized instructions, manage behavior strategies, and participate in daily school functions and trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet the needs of all students.
• Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students’ academic performance.
• Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Collaborate with team members to foster an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
• Apply the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies.
• Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and team members.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals; develop and maintain required forms and files.
• Participate in the school’s daily functions (e.g., morning, lunch, afternoon supervisory duties), as well as conferences, meetings, and training.

Skills

Adaptability

Commitment to learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) in the United States seeks a dedicated special education teacher to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth.

You will implement SESI’s instructional models, assess progress, and collaborate with school teams and families to drive outcomes. You will use data to plan individualized instructions, manage behavior strategies, and participate in daily school functions and trainings.