High School Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy

Hope • Springfield, IL

6h

About The Position

Hope Learning Academy is seeking a full-time High School Special Education Teacher in Springfield, Illinois. The teacher develops and implements educational activities and programs aligned with students’ IEP goals, plans individual daily and weekly schedules, and collects and analyzes IEP goal data. The role includes preparing assessments and performance information for IEP meetings and contributing to the development of appropriate goals. The teacher also trains, supervises, and evaluates classroom lead teacher aides and education specialists; maintains classroom and student records, lesson plans, program books, and emergency packets; and communicates regularly with parents or guardians about students’ educational progress and activities. The teacher models appropriate behavior and treats students with dignity and respect.

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Its mission is to help individuals reach their potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, community education, and inclusive environments. Hope Learning Academy has served children with these needs 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

• 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 in accordance 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 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 to students and staff, including manner of speech and appropriate dress.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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