Special Education Teacher — Small Classes, Big Impact

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Mental health support

Fertility and family building

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support K-12 students requiring additional supports in district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will implement SESI’s evidence-based instructional models, address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps, collaborate with school teams and families, and deliver personalized guidance to shine in diverse educational settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Valid PEL w/LBS1 required.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

PEL w/LBS1 required

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support K-12 students requiring additional supports in district classrooms and standalone schools.

You will implement SESI’s evidence-based instructional models, address learning, social, and emotional skill gaps, collaborate with school teams and families, and deliver personalized guidance to shine in diverse educational settings.