Special Education Teacher - High School Science

Family Guidance Centers, Inc; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 56,431 - 61,258; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher for Metro Prep High School in Arlington Heights. This role involves developing individualized curricula and maintaining IEPs for students ages 14-21.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, LBS 1, and TCI certifications. The position offers a competitive salary of $56,431 - $61,258 based on education, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• LBS 1 and TCI certifications required.
• Experience in special education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum tailored to individual student needs.
• Maintain and update IEPs quarterly.
• Assist in crisis intervention and physical management.

Skills

Collaboration with teachers and staff

Crisis intervention

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LBS 1 certification

TCI certification

Job description

Special Education Teacher - High School Science

Metro Prep High School, Grade School and Laureate Day School have been educating and supporting students with special needs for over 25 years supported by FGC. Using a multidisciplinary approach, Metro Prep and Laureate Day School provides educational and therapeutic learning opportunities in a small, nurturing environment. This allows our staff to tailor each student’s program to meet his or her individual needs.

Metro Prep High School supports students ages 14-21

• Develop curriculum to meet each student’s individual needs as indicated on the IEP
• To maintain an IEP for each student and update the IEP quarterly and for the student's annual review by using collected data
• Collaborate with teachers and staff.
• To completes an educational summary for each student quarterly and upon completion dismissal of the program.
• To perform upkeep of classroom maintenance/organization, classroom rules (posted), point sheets (if applicable), peer review, etc.
• To assist staff in crisis intervention and physical management as needed.

Number of Position Openings: 1

Regular School Year Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00a - 3:30p)

Summer Session Schedule: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (8:00a - 12:30p), Wed (8:00a - 3:30p)

Pay Rate: $56,431 - $61,258; based on education

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Experience and Skills:

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: LBS 1, TCI

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package