Special Education Teacher

Children's Habilitation Center•Harvey, IL

78d•$27 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Join Children's Habilitation Center, the most unique long-term care facility in the Midwest, for a career gaining rare experience while working with infants and children. The Special Education Teacher develops and implements an effective and appropriate therapeutic, educational program designed to promote individual student's potential successes despite their medical complexities and intellectual disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education is required
LBS-I Certification required
Experience working with students with complex medical needs and intellectual disabilities.
Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with various socioeconomic populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Proficiency of various IEP software (currently using EMBRACE)
Participates in team conferences, Individual Program Plan (IPP); Individual Education Plan (IEP); and Full Individual Evaluations (FIE) conferences; assists with preparation of initial and annual interdisciplinary conferences.
Completes daily, monthly, and quarterly documentation on time
Develops and implements educational programs consistent with the needs of the student using differentiation
Uses a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs and learning styles of the student
Maintains accurate records, including attendance.
Plans, implements, and evaluates classroom activities.
Makes recommendations regarding equipment, assistive technology, class modifications and accommodations and supply needs.
Develops and implements appropriate curriculum per state and local guidelines.
Assists in the planning of and participates in field trips.
Must maintain current LBS-I teaching certificate.