Special Education Teacher - Alternative Ed & IEP Lead

Ombudsman Educational Services; Wayne City (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Growth Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Telehealth & Counseling Services

Holiday Schedule

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for an elementary program. Lead instructional planning, deliver targeted instruction, and adapt lessons to diverse needs within our learning center or classroom.

Embrace collaboration, PBIS, and data-driven progress reporting to support student growth. You will design engaging curricula, utilize educational software, and coordinate with families and staff to ensure compliance with state standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field.
• IL professional educator (PEL) credential in progress or current.
• IL SSE or LBS1 credential in progress or current.
• Crisis management training certification in progress or obtainable.
• Experience with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction.
• Knowledge of IEPs, emotional disturbance and challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional process for elementary students with IEPs, delivering targeted instruction.
• Design personalized learning experiences within learning center or classroom.
• Create lesson plans aligned to curriculum standards and student goals.
• Utilize educational software and technology to support learning.
• Deliver differentiated instruction in co-teaching settings as needed.
• Track progress, maintain student files, and generate progress reports.
• Implement PBIS strategies and maintain a positive classroom climate.
• Develop and monitor IEP goals, interventions, and caseload responsibilities.
• Collaborate with parents, colleagues, and administrators for student growth.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

IEP development

PBIS implementation

Collaboration

Communication

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or Special Education

IL PEL credential in process or current

IL SSE or LBS1 credential in process or current

Tools

Microsoft Office

Educational software

Job description

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for an elementary program. Lead instructional planning, deliver targeted instruction, and adapt lessons to diverse needs within our learning center or classroom.

Embrace collaboration, PBIS, and data-driven progress reporting to support student growth. You will design engaging curricula, utilize educational software, and coordinate with families and staff to ensure compliance with state standards and