High School SPED Teacher — Sign-On Bonus & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan, Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hope Learning Academy is seeking a High School Special Education Teacher to implement IEP-based programs and coordinate daily schedules for students in a full-time Springfield, IL setting.

You will collect IEP data, prepare performance levels for meetings, and contribute to goal development for students aged high school. The role requires a valid IL license, LBS1, and prior supervisory experience in a classroom setting.

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational activities and programs in accordance with IEP goals, ensuring educational activities 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.

Job description

Hope Learning Academy is seeking a High School Special Education Teacher to implement IEP-based programs and coordinate daily schedules for students in a full-time Springfield, IL setting.

You will collect IEP data, prepare performance levels for meetings, and contribute to goal development for students aged high school. The role requires a valid IL license, LBS1, and prior supervisory experience in a classroom setting.