General Education Teacher

The Connect Academy•Carol Stream, IL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 26-27 School Year with a start date of August 10th. The Connect Academy is an organization with multiple campuses, including Connect Academy Carol Stream (PreK-8 for students with challenging, sometimes aggressive behaviors), a High School campus in Addison, and a Lombard location (PreK-3 for nonverbal/minimally verbal autistic students as a bridge to public elementary school). ReConnect serves general education students as an alternative setting, often in lieu of expulsion. All campuses provide comprehensive therapeutic services to address social-emotional and functional needs to support access to learning in addition to standards-based academics. The mission of the program is to provide students with a high quality of education that offers instruction in both academic and social/emotional realms, serving as a state-of-the-art therapeutic day program for students with social/emotional/behavioral issues. Through hands-on instructional experiences, as well as a therapeutic approach in art, music, and movement, the program is designed to meet all of the needs of this diverse student population. The General Education Teacher is responsible for delivering standards-aligned academic instruction within a structured, therapeutic learning environment. This role emphasizes the integration of social-emotional learning, behavior support, and career readiness into daily instruction. The teacher collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support each student’s growth, using differentiated instruction, trauma-informed practices, and relationship-based strategies. The General Education Teacher fosters a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom environment that promotes resilience, accountability, skill development, and long-term success.

Requirements

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License in at least one content area
ESL/Bilingual (Required)
Ability to support instruction in all content areas
Background Check
Physical Exam

Responsibilities

Plans and delivers standards-based instruction aligned to grade-level expectations, while differentiating to meet the diverse academic needs of students.
Integrates social-emotional learning, executive functioning skills, and career exploration into daily instruction to support whole-child development.
Collaborates with special education staff to support the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), accommodations, and modifications within the general education setting.
Uses ongoing formative and summative assessment data to monitor student progress, adjust instruction, and provide targeted interventions.
Employs a variety of instructional strategies, including hands-on, project-based, and experiential learning, to engage students and promote real-world application of skills.
Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team (e.g., social workers, behavior specialists, related service providers) to support student growth across academic and social-emotional domains.
Creates and maintains a structured, predictable, and supportive classroom environment that fosters safety, engagement, and positive relationships.
Implements classroom behavior management systems aligned with school-wide expectations and individualized behavior support plans.
Utilizes trauma-informed practices, de-escalation strategies, and restorative approaches to support students with emotional and behavioral needs.
Supports students in developing self-regulation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills necessary for success in school and beyond.
Incorporates career awareness, life skills, and future planning into instruction to help students build a clear and positive path forward.
Maintains accurate and timely records of student progress, attendance, grades, and behavioral data as required.
Communicates regularly and professionally with parents/guardians regarding student progress, achievements, and areas of need.
Provides guidance, direction, and support to paraprofessionals and classroom support staff as assigned.
Participates in team meetings, professional learning communities, and ongoing professional development focused on instructional practices, trauma-informed care, and student support strategies.
Completes all school and state reporting requirements accurately and in a timely manner.
Other duties, as assigned.