IEP Specialist $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Specialized Education Services•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides education services for K–12 students who need additional support to succeed in traditional school settings. SESI partners with school districts to operate in-district classrooms and standalone schools serving students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The IEP Specialist teaches students using SESI’s evidence-based instructional models, strategies, curricula, and positive behavioral interventions and support framework. The role involves identifying and addressing learning and social-emotional skill gaps, providing personalized guidance, and collaborating with school teams and families. The position works in diverse educational settings with smaller class sizes and 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.

Responsibilities

Work with students from varied developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Use SESI 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 records, including IEPs, BIPs, incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
Drive, record, and track student progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and monitor students, including while moving to and from locations within the school.