Elementary Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy

Hope • Springfield, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Hope Learning Academy is hiring a full-time Elementary Special Education Teacher in Springfield, Illinois. Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. The organization provides evidence-based treatment, advocacy, community education, recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Hope Learning Academy has developed educational and care methods for children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1957.

The teacher develops and implements educational activities and programs aligned with students’ IEP goals, plans daily and weekly schedules, collects and analyzes IEP data, prepares assessments and performance summaries, and participates in IEP development. The position also includes training, supervising, and evaluating classroom lead teacher aides and education specialists; maintaining classroom and student records; communicating with parents or guardians; and modeling appropriate, respectful behavior. Hope can support certified teachers in obtaining special education certification.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of experience as a Special Education Classroom Teacher.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement functional, age-appropriate educational activities and programs aligned with students’ IEP goals.
• Plan daily and weekly schedules for each student.
• Collect and analyze IEP goal data and evaluate whether IEP goals need changes.
• Prepare assessments and present levels of performance for IEP meetings.
• Participate in developing appropriate IEP goals for students.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate classroom lead teacher aides and education specialists.
• Maintain the classroom information book, student program books, lesson plans, student files, and emergency packets.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about students’ educational progress, programs, and activities.
• Model appropriate behavior for students and staff, including appropriate speech and dress, and treat students with dignity and respect.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Sign-on bonus of $5,000–$10,000.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account for health and dependent-care expenses.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, profit share, and employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Employee and dependent tuition reimbursement assistance.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed