Elementary Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy

Hope•Edwardsville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hope Learning Academy is hiring a full-time Elementary Special Education Teacher in Glen Carbon, Illinois. Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. The organization provides evidence-based behavioral therapies, recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Since 1957, Hope Learning Academy has developed methods to educate, treat, and care for children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. The teacher develops and implements educational activities and programs aligned with students’ IEP goals, plans daily and weekly schedules, and monitors student progress. The role also includes preparing for and participating in IEP meetings, supervising classroom staff, maintaining classroom and student records, and communicating with parents or guardians. 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 educational activities and programs aligned with IEP goals, ensuring they are functional and age appropriate.
Plan daily and weekly schedules for each student.
Collect and analyze IEP goal data and evaluate whether IEP goals need to change.
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.