Middle School Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy

Hope • Springfield, IL

5h

About The Position

Hope Learning Academy seeks 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, ensuring programming is functional and age appropriate. The teacher plans daily and weekly schedules, tracks student progress, contributes to IEP development, supervises classroom staff, maintains student and classroom records, communicates with families, and models appropriate behavior while treating students with dignity and respect. 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 educational activities and programs in accordance with IEP goals, making sure 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, and participate in developing appropriate student IEP goals.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate the classroom lead teacher aide 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, including manner of speech and appropriate dress, and 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 care.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, profit share, and employer 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