Special Education Teacher - Inspire Students in Small Classes

SESI Schools; Moline, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Credentialing support

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to diagnose and address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps in K-12 students.

You will collaborate with school teams and families to implement SESI's evidence-based learning models, PBIS framework, and individualized instruction in smaller classroom settings. You’ll manage IEPs, develop skill-appropriate lesson plans, and track student progress, while maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Valid teaching credential for the role.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and implementing feedback.
• Adaptability and flexibility in diverse educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students.
• 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

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Feedback-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to diagnose and address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps in K-12 students.

You will collaborate with school teams and families to implement SESI's evidence-based learning models, PBIS framework, and individualized instruction in smaller classroom settings. You’ll manage IEPs, develop skill-appropriate lesson plans, and track student progress, while maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom