Special Education Teacher - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

FullBloom; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FullBloom is seeking an IEP Specialist to work alongside SESI and school staff to coordinate educational programs for students needing special education support. You will monitor ISBE-compliance, manage IEPs, and collaborate with families to drive outcomes.

As a mentor to classroom staff, you will aid in onboarding, plan transitions, and participate in Education Committee meetings, while using SESI’s models and data-driven plans to improve student success.

Qualifications

• Current SPED Teaching license (LBS1) required.
• Experience with similar student populations in a school setting preferred.
• Experience coaching staff and collaborating with families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to record and analyze data using Excel and Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage, assess needs and assign students to special education programs.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new campus staff.
• Develop and implement transition planning and Indicator 13 services.
• Maintain IEP and student file databases.
• Prepare and attend IEP meetings with proper documentation.
• Provide professional development for staff and parent education.
• Maintain relationships with school district, parents and community.
• Provide and monitor crisis intervention at the school.
• Organize and deliver staff meetings and trainings.
• Participate in Education Committee meetings and share updates.

Skills

Coaching staff

Strong communication

Data recording/analysis

Experience with similar population

Excel

Google Drive

Education

LBS1 Special Education License

Tools

Excel

Google Drive

Job description

Overview

Shine on as a Special Education Teacher

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within.

Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team. What you can expect to do. Realize the joy of possibility by providing academic, social, and emotional services for students who need additional support to shine in school. Utilize SESI’s proven instructional models, strategies, and curriculum. Conduct frequent and appropriate assessments, use data to develop and implement instructional plans, and collaborate with school teams and families to drive outcomes.

The IEP Specialist will work closely with the Director and resource team to coordinate and evaluate the educational program. The Instructional Specialist will act as a mentor and resource to the classroom staff and work closely with all departments on implanting the educational programs. In conjunction with the school Director, this position will be a key player in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and overseeing the onboarding of new staff.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with classroom staff to coordinate, manage, assess needs and determine student assignment in regards to special education programs
• Assist Principal with recruiting, interviewing and on-boarding new campus staff members
• Develop and implement transition planning and services/Indicator 13
• Maintain IEP database and student file scan database
• Prepare and attend students’ IEP meetings, assure documentation is accurately completed prior to the meeting and provide on-going monitoring to ensure ISBE compliance of students’ IEPs
• Plan and implement staff and parent education relating to special education programs
• Maintains close working relationship with school district, parents and community
• Provide and monitor crisis intervention at the school
• Organize, plan and deliver training for professional development and staff meetings
• Actively participate in Education Committee meetings and relay information to the resource team

Qualifications

• Current SPED Teaching license (LBS1 required)
• Experience working with similar population in a school setting preferred
• Experience working with staff in a coaching capacity
• Strong professional communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to record and analyze data utilizing excel and google drive

Posted Salary Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.

Physical Requirements

FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer. Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender identity and gender expression; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.