Elementary Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy

Hope • Edwardsville, IL

2d • $50,000 - $88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hope Learning Academy is seeking a full-time Elementary Special Education Teacher in Glen Carbon, Illinois. The teacher develops and implements educational activities and programs aligned with students’ IEP goals, plans daily and weekly schedules, collects and analyzes goal data, and supports IEP assessment and development. The role also includes training and supervising classroom lead teacher aides and education specialists, maintaining classroom and student records, communicating regularly with parents or guardians, and modeling respectful, appropriate behavior for students and staff. 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

• At least 3 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 in accordance with IEP goals to promote student achievement.
• 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, and participate in developing appropriate student IEP goals.
• 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 manner of speech and appropriate 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 with profit share and match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Employee and dependent tuition reimbursement assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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