IEP Specialist - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Specialized Education Services•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The IEP Specialist diagnoses and addresses students’ learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. The role works with school teams and families to provide personalized guidance and uses SESI’s evidence-based learning and instructional models, positive behavioral interventions, and support framework. The position supports students through innovative learning approaches, specialized instructional environments, smaller class sizes, and student support services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role.
Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to notice and respond to non-verbal cues from students.
Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotionally demanding situations to ensure student safety and well-being.

Responsibilities

Work with students from diverse developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet students’ needs.
Develop and maintain individualized, skill-appropriate lesson plans.
Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Maintain student documents, including IEPs, BIPs, incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and monitor students, including while moving to and from locations within the school.