ESL Teacher

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education services provider as an ESL Teacher in Chicago, where you'll provide essential academic and emotional support to students. You'll develop lesson plans, assess student progress, and collaborate with staff to ensure student success in a nurturing environment. Enjoy a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Valid PEL with ESL/Bilingual Teaching endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character.
• Use assessment data to modify plans for academic performance.
• Collaborate with staff to promote critical thinking.

Skills

Adaptability

Commitment to Learning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PEL with ESL/Bilingual Teaching endorsement

Job description

Company Overview

Shine on as an ESL teacher.

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students. Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.

What you can expect from us.

• Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
• Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
• An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
• Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

Overview

The Opportunity

TheESL Teacherwill provide academic, emotional, and physical services for students who require additional support to thrive in school. They will conduct frequent and appropriate assessments, use data to develop and implement instructional plans, and collaborate with both school personnel and families to drive outcomes. Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional teacher who will play an essential role in fueling student success.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students by utilizing SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum
• Use assessment data to modify short and long-term plans to promote all students’ academic performance
• Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans
• Develop and maintain student forms and files as required by SESI Schools, local, state, and/or federal agencies
• Collaborate with staff to promote an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor
• Utilize the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies
• Implement de-escalation techniques, and crisis management to maintain the safety of students and staff
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals
• Participate in the daily functions of the school, such as morning, lunch, and afternoon supervisory duties
• Attending and documenting conferences, meetings, and training with supervisors
• Light lifting, walking, and/or climbing stairs may be required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning Required
• Valid PEL with an ESL/Bilingual Teaching endorsement Required
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible

Posted Salary Range

Starting from USD $54,000.00/Yr.
Physical Requirements

• Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.

• Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.

• Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.

• Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.

• Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.