Special Education Teacher (K-6)

ReNEW Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Special Education teacher for K-6 students for the 2025-2026 school year in Chicago, IL. Candidates must be certified and possess an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card. Responsibilities include modifying curriculum for diverse learners and facilitating IEP meetings. Competitive salary, health benefits, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Health benefits

Paid time off

401k with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Teaching Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Modify and develop daily curriculum techniques for different learning modalities.
• Consistently communicate with parents, administrators, and other professionals for IEP meetings.
• Act as IEP facilitator between special ed. and regular education teachers.
• Maintain appropriate student data for IEP goal progress.

Skills

Leadership and team collaboration skills

Positive interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational and self-management skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field

Job description

Overview

Special Education Teachers Eligible for SPED Stipend

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

American Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for a Special Education teacher (K-6) for the 2025-2026 school year. Candidates must be certified, highly qualified, and possess an Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card.

Responsibilities

• Modify and develop daily curriculum techniques specific to students with different learning modalities.
• Develop approved lesson plans to meet the standards of the curriculum within the classroom and assist in developing lesson plans for inclusion students.
• Consistently communicate and correspond with parents, administrators, school psychologists and other professionals to set-up and plan IEP and Evaluation meetings.
• Act as IEP facilitator and collaborator between special ed. and regular education teachers.
• Gather relative information from team members and write, revise, or update IEP and existing data reports.
• Complete report cards and progress reports on each student’s progress.
• Assist other professional staff in identifying and implementing interventions for students identified in the Student Study Team process.
• Maintain appropriate student data in order to keep school-wide grading system up to date as well as data required to monitor IEP goal progress.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences and training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualities

• Leadership and team collaboration skills
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and self-management skills to effectively handle multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to go above and beyond when necessary to reach goals
• Strong planning, execution and problem solving skills
• Dependability

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Teaching Certificate

Application Instructions

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• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint card
• Copy of current Special Education teaching certificate
• Current resume
• Letters of recommendation (2-3)
• Additional applicable certificates and endorsements

American Leadership Academy offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and 401k investment options including employer contributions.

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to [e-mail].