Special Education Teacher — Empower Diverse Learners

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is a premier provider of K-12 education services with in-district classrooms and standalone schools across 600+ districts.

We seek a special education teacher to diagnose and address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps, collaborate with school teams and families, and deliver SESI’s evidence-based learning models with smaller class sizes. You will inspire, empower, and transform with a supportive team, data-driven instruction, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
• Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
• Maintain student documents such as individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high‑risk evaluation forms.
• Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
• Supervise and monitor students, including to and from locations within the school.

Skills

Commitment to learning and feedback

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is a premier provider of K-12 education services with in-district classrooms and standalone schools across 600+ districts.

We seek a special education teacher to diagnose and address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps, collaborate with school teams and families, and deliver SESI’s evidence-based learning models with smaller class sizes. You will inspire, empower, and transform with a supportive team, data-driven instruction, and a commitment to