STEM Special Education Teacher

Delphi Technologies; Evanston (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A transformative educational institution is seeking a STEM Special Education Teacher for grades 6-12, starting Fall 2025. The role emphasizes personalized teaching, emotional support, and fostering critical thinking in students with diverse needs. Competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with company match

Sick time and paid holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree required.
• Current Illinois PEL; LBS1.
• Knowledge of IEPs and learning differences.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group teaching in Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Adapt instruction for all students and maintain records.
• Mentor students and develop positive communication with parents.

Skills

Mentorship

Compassion

Organization

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About the Organization Fusion Academy is a revolutionary alternative, accredited private school for grades 6-12 that offers a fully individualized classroom: one student, one teacher. As the nationwide leader in one to one schooling, Fusion Academy has campuses throughout the country.

Every student at Fusion is unique - some students are accelerated learners; some need flexible scheduling; and others have special learning needs due to attention challenges, learning differences, or social and emotional difficulties. No matter why students come to Fusion, our model is simple - through compassion and acceptance, Fusion students learn on their terms, on their schedule, and in their learning style.

Our model is a unique academic program offering services year-round on a rolling admissions basis. Our environment is highly personal and socially inclusive. Equal emphasis is placed on students' emotional well-being as it is on academic achievements. In addition to full time enrollment, students at Fusion Academy may take a class for credit or enroll in our tutoring/mentoring program.

The Fusion culture offers a special place to work, teach, and learn. Fusionites are a special brand of educators--they are creative, passionate, embrace change, and have fun! They communicate honestly and with compassion to both students and colleagues. People join the Fusion family for more than just a paycheck; they seek to work with peers who share these values. And because Fusion is growing rapidly, we offer considerable opportunity for career advancement throughout the country.

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Hours

Location Evanston

Description

Position Summary:

Our Non-Public Special Education School has an opening for STEM Special Education Teacher with an anticipated start of Fall 2025. This position provides a student centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking while addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through Fusion's differentiated approach.

Pay Range: $35.00-45.00 per hour USD

Key Responsibilities Include:

· As a teacher provide a one-to-one and small group teaching experience in the areas of Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics at grade levels 6-12.

· Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.

· Maintain complete and accurate student and teacher records.

· Develop and maintain genuine, positive and consistent parent and teacher communication.

· Contribute to and benefit from the campus community.

· Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement.

· In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring.

· Other duties as assigned. (i.e. Tutor part time students)

Qualifications Required:

· A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration, as well as a higher level Science/Math background.

· Current Illinois PEL; LBS1

· The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.

Competencies Desired:

· Expertise in the relevant subject area.

· Understand learning differences and emotional difficulties.

· Ability to mentor as a positive role model.

· Understand and support each student's IEP.

· Complete data progress monitoring, quarterly reports, and IEPs for caseload of students.

· Commitment to continuous improvement.

· Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect with students with patience and compassion.

· Ability to manage stress, and self-regulate during chaos and crisis, consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, ability to reserve judgment and respond with curiosity and compassion.

Benefits:

Note that pay may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees which generally includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans • An opportunity to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) • Tax-advantaged commuter benefits • Employee assistance program • Sick time, paid holidays and vacation in accordance with company policy and state law • Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability • 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

We offer a package for part time employees which generally includes:

• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy • Tax-advantaged commuter benefits • Employee assistance program • 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Position Requirements

• Please review above requirements

Number of Openings 1

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

This position is currently accepting applications.