Special Education Teacher (Contract)

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Flexible schedule as a Contractor

Professional growth opportunities

Broad array of client opportunities

Job summary

A leading education staffing provider seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher in Waukegan to enhance student lives through personalized education. The role involves establishing effective classroom environments and promoting emotional growth for students with disabilities. Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), and an LBS1 endorsement. This position offers weekly pay, a flexible schedule, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) is mandatory.
• Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement 1 (LBS1) is essential.
• Determination to drive student achievement and high expectations for all students.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Promote emotional and social growth for students with disabilities.
• Plan and implement a program of study to meet students' needs.
• Create an effective learning environment for students.
• Guide the learning process towards curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for lessons and communicate them.

Skills

Classroom management

Promoting emotional and social growth

Lesson planning

Creating conducive learning environments

Guiding learning processes

Setting clear objectives

Understanding instructional philosophy

Selecting instructional materials

Developing cooperative relationships

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

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.

CLIENT REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

CLIENT REQUIRED 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.

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.