IEP Specialist $15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Specialized Education Services • Chicago, IL

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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 works with diverse students, identifies and addresses learning and social-emotional skill gaps, and collaborates with school teams and families to provide personalized guidance. The role uses SESI's evidence-based instructional models, curricula, and positive behavioral interventions and support framework to help students progress.

The position offers smaller class sizes, professional development and career pathways, paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support. The posted salary range is USD $60,000 to $70,000 per year. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is stated in the job title.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role (LBS1 required).
• 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 documents, including individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (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 when they travel to and from locations within the school.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Credentialing support.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Mental health support.
• Fertility and family-building benefits.
• Career pathways and mobility across the national network.
• Ongoing professional and leadership development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time