Special Education Teacher near Chicago Heights, Illinois

Ampersandtherapy; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative therapy company as a Special Education Teacher! This role offers the opportunity to work directly with students in a supportive environment, focusing on equity and community values. You'll be part of a small, passionate team that prioritizes the needs of its educators and students alike. With a commitment to professional growth, benefits including healthcare and 401k matching, and a collaborative atmosphere, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of education. Empower your students and thrive in a workplace that values your contributions!

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

401k matching

Reimbursements for licensing

Mileage reimbursement

General liability insurance

Paid time off for volunteer work

Qualifications

• Must possess PEL with LBS-1 endorsement for teaching.
• Experience in special education and IEP coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend staff and IEP meetings, coordinating with school teams.
• Support students in Pre-K to 8th grade in various settings.

Skills

Special Education

IEP Coordination

Collaboration

Education

PEL with LBS-1 endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher near Chicago Heights, Illinois

Ampersand Therapy is looking for a Special Education teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. The Special Education teacher will serve the school in person.

Position Details:

1. In-person candidates only
2. Full-time
3. Resource position, Pre-K-1st grade position, Self Contained 5th-8th grade class, and co-teacher opportunities available

Responsibilities:

1. Attend staff meetings, IEP meetings, and coordinate with school teams

Minimum Requirements:

1. Must have PEL with LBS-1 endorsement

Compensation and Benefits:

1. Healthcare Benefits*
2. 401k matching*
3. Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional costs
4. Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
5. General and professional liability insurance coverage
6. No non-compete clauses
7. Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching for charities*
8. Rates: $50-62/hr

*Waiting period for benefits applies for 0.8 FTE or higher

Why Work With Us:

Ampersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small company, local to Western WA and are proud to be women, minority and therapist owned and run. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do.

Our Values:

1. Focus on equity: We are listening and learning to create a climate of equity.
2. Focus on community: We support local and national organizations which serve the community.
3. Focus on the earth: We support sustainable work in all aspects of our company.