Middle School Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy

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 (Health & Dependent)

HSA

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hope Learning Academy in Springfield, IL invites applications for a Middle School Special Education Teacher. The role is full-time and focuses on implementing IEP-driven programs to help students achieve individualized goals.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $88,000 per year, with a $5,000 to $10,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive health and retirement benefits. Certification in LBS 1 and an Illinois teaching license are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois teaching license is required.
• Valid LBS 1 certification or eligibility for emergency approval.
• Ability to meet licensing standards of DHS and DCFS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational activities aligned with IEP goals.
• Plan daily and weekly schedules for each student.
• Collect and analyze IEP goal data and adjust goals as needed.
• Prepare assessments and present performance levels for IEP meetings.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate classroom staff.
• Maintain classroom and student records and emergency packets.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians on progress.
• Model respectful behavior toward students and staff.

Skills

Teaching license

LBS 1 certification

Licensing standards compliance

Education

LBS1 Certification

Illinois Teaching License

Job description

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Middle School Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy

Admin - Learning Academy Spfld Reg Full Time Professional Springfield, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 4054

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $88,000.00 Annually

Middle School Special Education Teacher: Full-Time - Springfield, IL

**HOPE CAN SUPPORT CERTIFIED TEACHERS WITH OBTAINING THEIR SPECIAL EDUCATION CERTIFICATION**

Salary Range: $50,000- $88,000 (commensurate on education and years of teaching experience)

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000-$10,000

WHO WE ARE

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. Since 1957, the Hope Learning Academy has led the development of new methods to educate, treat, and care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 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.

WHAT WE PREFER

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

THE BENEFITS PACKAGE IS:

• Competitive Pay
• Sign-On Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Share, and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Assistance