Special Education Teacher
About The Position
The Krejci/Mansion special education teacher designs and delivers differentiated instruction aligned with individual student eligibility, adverse effects, present levels of performance, autism considerations, educational accommodations and supports, and behavior intervention plan data from each assigned student’s most current IEP. The special education teacher acts as the case manager for the student under the direction and guidance of a designated special education coordinator. The teacher’s case management responsibilities center on strengths-based, transition-focused support and IDEA compliance. The special education teacher works cooperatively with Krejci/Mansion related service providers, behavior support staff, family and school district staff to ensure students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). This role directly influences student independence, self-advocacy, self-determination (agency & choice) and academic engagement, as well as dignity and postsecondary success. The K – age 22 special education teacher supports neurodiverse learners in accessing content while building life-long skills for meaningful participation in school, work, and community life.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with IL Professional Educator License (PEL) and LBS1 endorsement.
- Knowledge of IDEA, ADA, state special education regulations.
- Valid driver’s license, ability to obtain a School Bus Driver Permit and proof of an auto insurance policy that meets agency requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in K – 22 programming, transition services, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), executive functioning interventions, trauma-informed practices and developing IEPs and transition plans preferred.
- Experience working with neurodivergent individuals preferred.
Responsibilities
- Instruction & Intervention
- IEP Development & Case Management
- Behavioral & Social-Emotional Support
- Staff Supervision: Teacher Assistants and Paraprofessional
- Collaboration & Consultation
- Compliance & Documentation
- Transition Planning (Ages 14.5 through 22)
Benefits
- Medical insurance (PPO and HMO options)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical Expense Reimbursement Program (MERP) available to individuals who select PPO medical insurance coverage.
- Domestic partner benefits.
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability coverage
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability coverage
- Voluntary Critical Illness coverage
- Voluntary Accident coverage
- Paid Vacation (12-month employees who work 37.5 hours per week)
- Paid Holidays and Floating Holiday (12-month employees who work 37.5 hours per week)
- Welcome goodies on your first day of employment
- Tuition Assistance Program for eligible school employees seeking their LBS1 degree
- Paid Leave
- Paid Sick Time
- Sick Bank
- 401K plan with eligibility after 60 days of employment
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Thanksgiving and holiday-centered luncheons
- Milestone anniversary gifts
- Monthly staff appreciation events
- Birthday and work anniversary recognition
- Town Hall meetings with our President & CEO
- Bloodborne pathogen training
- Autism training
- Weekly IT mini-trainings
- Drawings for prizes ‘just because’
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
