IEP-Driven Special Education Teacher — Elementary

Ombudsman Educational Services

Mount Clare (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Telehealth services

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support elementary students with IEPs in our learning center and classroom settings. You will design dynamic, personalized lessons using diverse instructional resources and integrate educational software to meet state standards.

Join a collaborative, PBIS-focused environment that values creativity, professional growth, and a commitment to at-risk students.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL professional educator (PEL) credential.
Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL learning behavior specialist (LBS1) credential.
Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
Prior experience with IEPs and special education services for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

Creating an inclusive, collaborative classroom environment with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
Modeling PBIS principles and reinforcing school-wide behavior expectations.
Tracking student progress and maintaining detailed records and reports.
Delivering differentiated instruction individually or in co-teaching settings to meet IEP goals.
Adapting curriculum and teaching strategies to diverse learning needs and abilities.
Utilizing instructional technology and software to enhance lesson delivery.
Managing caseloads and developing/update IEPs, goals and interventions.
Preparing detailed daily lesson plans aligned to standards and objectives.
Maintaining an organized, safe classroom and managing materials.
Staying current with research-based instructional practices and seeking professional growth.
Contributing to the school community with additional duties as assigned.