Special Education Teacher near West Chicago, Illinois

Ampersandtherapy; Illinois; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering students as a Special Education teacher! This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values equity, community, and sustainability. You'll be responsible for teaching in a self-contained classroom, collaborating with dedicated professionals, and making a meaningful impact on young learners' lives. With a focus on mentorship and professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to thrive in a nurturing atmosphere. If you are committed to fostering an inclusive educational experience, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

401k matching

Reimbursements for licensing and education

Mileage reimbursement

General liability insurance

Paid time off for volunteer work

Donation matching for charities

Qualifications

• Must have PEL with LBS-1 endorsement for Special Education.
• Experience with IEP meetings and classroom management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a K-1st self-contained classroom with 6 students.
• Attend staff and IEP meetings, coordinating with school teams.

Skills

Special Education

IEP Coordination

Classroom Management

Education

PEL with LBS-1 endorsement

Job description

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:

• In-person candidates only
• Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
• Working hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
• Location: Currier Elementary School
• Classroom: K-1st Self-Contained Classroom with 6 students, 2 paras dedicated SW and SLP daily
• Attend staff meetings, IEP meetings, and coordinate with school teams

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have PEL with LBS-1 endorsement

Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits*
• 401k matching*
• Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and other professional costs
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
• General and professional liability insurance coverage
• No non-compete clauses
• Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching for charities*
• Rates: $43-48/hr
• *Waiting period for benefits apply, 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 began our career working in the districts and also as contractors. 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. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area.

We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!

Our Values

• Focus on equity: We are listening and learning so that we can create a climate of equity. Diversity is multi-faceted, spanning race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status, and religion, among many other identities. We believe our team must create a culture of equity and opportunity for all people. We are collecting and offering resources for your use in addressing racism and discrimination in school. In addition, we support and donate to charities including The Conscious Kid.
• Focus on community: You can find us supporting local and national organizations which serve the community. In our spare time, we volunteer with and support organizations including Special Olympics, Project Canine and the Moth. We empower you to support causes that are meaningful to you.
• Focus on the earth: We support sustainable work in all aspects of our company including reducing paper use by going digital; finding lower-waste treatment options and pledging to have a negative carbon footprint.