Middle School Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy

Hope•Springfield, IL

18h•$50,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Hope Learning Academy is hiring a full-time Middle School Special Education Teacher in Springfield, Illinois. The role develops and implements educational activities and programs aligned with students’ IEP goals, plans student schedules, tracks and analyzes progress, and contributes to IEP assessments and goal development. The teacher also trains and supervises classroom aides and education specialists, maintains classroom and student records, communicates with families, and models respectful, 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, and community education. Hope Learning Academy has worked to develop methods for educating, treating, and caring for children with these disabilities since 1957. Hope can support certified teachers in obtaining special education certification.

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 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 to change.
Prepare assessments and present levels of performance for IEP meetings, and participate in developing appropriate student IEP goals.
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 for students and staff and treat students with dignity and respect.