$15,000 sign on bonus Special Education Teacher

Specialized Education Services•Garden Prairie, 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 addressing students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. The Special Education Teacher diagnoses and addresses students’ learning, social, and emotional skill gaps; provides personalized guidance; and delivers evidence-based instruction and behavioral supports. The role works in diverse educational settings with smaller class sizes and support services for students. The position includes a $15,000 sign-on bonus. The posted salary range is USD $70,000–$80,000 per year. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Valid PEL with LBS1 Endorsement required.
Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Ability to run short distances and move swiftly, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often handling up to 50 pounds or more.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as helping students write, manipulate small objects, or use adaptive devices.
Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
Capacity to notice and respond to students’ non-verbal cues.
Capacity to remain calm during physically and emotionally demanding situations to support student safety and well-being.

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, build 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 progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and monitor students, including while moving to and from locations within the school.