Special Education Teacher - Chicago

Hyde Park Day School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

403(b) retirement plan with Roth option

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Chicago is looking for a full-time Special Education Teacher to facilitate learning for students with disabilities. The role offers a competitive salary between $45,000 and $72,000 annually, based on experience. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree and LBS1 certification, with experience in elementary or secondary education. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition assistance, ensuring a supportive working environment for staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• LBS1 certification is necessary.
• Experience in elementary education or secondary education core content area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role in students' academic success.
• Engage students in structured group settings.
• Support students with learning disabilities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

LBS1 certified

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Chicago Campus

• 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

Position

We are 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 $45,000 to $72,000 per year depending on experience.

Benefits

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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