Special Education Teacher

HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

HYDE PARK DAY SCHOOL is looking for a full-time Special Education Teacher to provide a nurturing and engaging classroom environment for students with learning disabilities. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing professional development and support for staff. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and necessary certifications, committed to fostering student growth and success.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and LBS1 certification.
• Experience in elementary or core content area in secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for engaging students with learning disabilities.
• Collaborate with a low student-to-teacher ratio.

Skills

Patience

Commitment

Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

LBS1 certification

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• Hyde Park Day School is the premier school for bright students with learning disabilities in the Chicago metropolitan area.
• Teachers engage students in 5:1 student to teacher groupings.
• We admit only bright students with learning disabilities and screen for behavioral and emotional concerns.
• Hyde Park Day School is a Wilson Language Training partner school. We train and certify our staff as part of our comprehensive professional development program.
  
  

ABOUT Hyde Park Day School

Hyde Park Day School is a full-day school program that offers specialized, educational curriculum for students, ages 6 to 15, with moderate to severe learning disabilities and who have average to above average intelligence. Hyde Park Day School has campuses throughout the Chicago area including Hyde Park/Woodlawn, Northfield, and Lemont.

• Hyde Park Day School is the premier school for bright students with learning disabilities in the Chicago metropolitan area.
• Teachers engage students in 5:1 student to teacher groupings.
• We admit only bright students with learning disabilities and screen for behavioral and emotional concerns.
• Hyde Park Day School is a Wilson Language Training partner school. We train and certify our staff as part of our comprehensive professional development program.
  
  

ABOUT Hyde Park Day School

Hyde Park Day School is a full-day school program that offers specialized, educational curriculum for students, ages 6 to 15, with moderate to severe learning disabilities and who have average to above average intelligence. Hyde Park Day School has campuses throughout the Chicago area including Hyde Park/Woodlawn, Northfield, and Lemont.

We believe that the complex nature of significant learning disabilities requires a program that focuses on the remediation of fundamental skills, the development of strategies to compensate for learning challenges and the use of appropriate accommodations.

• A low student-to-teacher ratio
• A state-of-the-art technology program
• An integrated services approach
• Highly talented staff, all with a comprehensive professional development program
• A safe, nurturing environment designed to build self-esteem, self-confidence, and a genuine interest in learning
  
  

The Hyde Park Day School Chicago Campus is seeking to hire a full-time Special Education Teacher to play a vital role in our students' academic success. This position offers a competitive salary of $41,000 to $72,000 per year depending on experience. If this sounds like the perfect teaching opportunity for you, apply today!

We offer comprehensive benefits for regular full-time employees. The benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option, FSA, HSA, an employee assistance program, 529 college savings program, and tuition assistance.

We are confident that you will find our school to be a child-centered and extensively rewarding place to work. We highly value our talented staff of educators and clinicians who work together to achieve a singular academic experience for the students in our care. This is why we offer top pay, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• LBS1 certified
• Experience in elementary education and/or a core content area in secondary education
  
  

Are you passionate, patient, and committed to providing a meaningful and engaging classroom? Have you been searching for a teaching position where you can make a difference? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position as a Special Education Teacher, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Salary: $41000 - $72000 per year

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Seniority level

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  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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