High School Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy
About The Position
Hope Learning Academy is hiring a full-time High School Special Education Teacher in Springfield, Illinois. The teacher will develop and implement functional, age-appropriate educational activities and programs aligned with students’ IEP goals, plan student schedules, collect and analyze IEP data, and contribute to assessments and IEP development. The role also includes supervising and evaluating classroom staff, maintaining classroom and student records, communicating regularly with parents or guardians, and modeling respectful and appropriate behavior. Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Its mission is to help children and families reach their potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, community education, and inclusive environments. Hope Learning Academy has developed methods to educate, treat, and care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1957.
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.
- 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 the classroom lead teacher aide and education specialists.
- Maintain classroom information books, 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 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 expenses.
- Health savings account.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan, profit share, and match.
- Paid time off.
- Holiday pay.
- Employee and dependent tuition reimbursement assistance.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
