Special Education Teacher - Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support K-12 students who require additional supports within in-district classrooms or standalone schools.

You will address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps using SESI’s instructional models and the CASE PBIS framework, while collaborating with school teams and families to guide personalized instruction in smaller class settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Valid PEL w/LBS1 Endsorement.
• Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

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 IEPs, 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

Flexibility

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PEL w/LBS1 Endorsement

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support K-12 students who require additional supports within in-district classrooms or standalone schools.

You will address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps using SESI’s instructional models and the CASE PBIS framework, while collaborating with school teams and families to guide personalized instruction in smaller class settings.