Special Education Teacher - Springfield, United States - Hope

    Hope
    Hope Springfield, United States

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    Job DescriptionSpecial Education Teacher - Full-Time - Springfield, IL

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    Hope Learning Academy in Springfield, IL is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to lead a classroom.

    We are offering a sign-on commitment bonus for Special Education Teachers.

    • 3 Year Commitment receives a $5,000 sign-on bonus
    • 5 Year Commitment receives a $10,000 sign-on bonus

    WHO WE ARE

    Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. Since 1957, the Hope Learning Academy has led the development of new methods to educate, treat, and care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    WHAT YOU WILL DO

    • Develop and implement educational activities and programs in accordance with IEP goals, ensuring educational activates and programs are functional and age appropriate to promote achievement of each student's IEP goals.
    • Plan daily and weekly schedules for each student.
    • Collect and analyze IEP goal data and evaluate any changes to IEP goals needed.
    • Prepare assessments and present levels of performance for IEP meetings and participate in development of appropriate IEP goals for students.
    • Train, supervise, and evaluate classroom lead teacher aide and education specialists.
    • Maintain current classroom information book, student program books, lesson plans, student's files, and emergency packets.
    • Maintain regular communication with parents or guardians regarding students' educational progress, programs, and activities.
    • Model appropriate behavior to students and staff (manner of speech, appropriate dress, etc.); treat students with dignity and respect.

    WHAT YOU WILL BRING

    • Valid Illinois teaching license.
    • Valid LBS 1 certification (or meet all requirements for short term emergency approval for LBS 1 certification).
    • Valid Illinois driver's license.
    • Ability to meet all licensing standards of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Child and Family Services.

    WHAT WE PREFER

    • 3+ years experience as a Special Education Classroom Teacher.
    • Previous supervisory experience.
    • Good interpersonal skills.

    THE BENEFITS PACKAGE IS:

    • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
    • Short & long term disability.
    • Tuition reimbursement & 401(k).
    • On-site health clinic for covered employees.


    Compensation details: Yearly Salary

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