Special Education Teacher (Contract)

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions is seeking Special Education Teachers to join their team in the Chicago Metro Area. Successful candidates will create nurturing classrooms that promote growth for students with disabilities. This position offers flexible scheduling, professional growth opportunities, and weekly compensation.

Benefits

Weekly paychecks

Flexible schedule

Professional growth opportunities

Access to a broad array of client opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License and LBS1 endorsement mandatory.
• Ability to drive student achievement and high expectations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Promote emotional and social growth for students with disabilities.
• Plan and implement a tailored program of study.

Skills

Instructional skills

Motivation

Student-centered approach

Resiliency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement 1 (LBS1)

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Waukegan & Surrounding Areas.

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions (KES) is the leading provider of in-person and online related services for K-12 education staffing. We will act on your behalf as your own personal agent and work to create the perfect match for your skills and experience.

As part of our mission to bring out the best in our children, we have partnered with our schools to find stellar Special Education Teachers to enrich the lives of students in and around the Chicago Metro Area.

Summary:

• Establish and maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Promote emotional and social growth for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, abilities, and interests of all students assigned to the class.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the student.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objectives to students.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional materials.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• Perform such tasks and assume such responsibilities as directed by the principal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
• Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement 1 (LBS1).
• Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students.
• The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community.
• A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence.
• Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges.
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies.

KES Advantages:

• Weekly paychecks.
• Flexible schedule as a Contractor; choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• Ability to grow professionally.
• Access to a broad array of client opportunities.