Special Education Teacher (SPED)

Heritage•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPRO Pediatrics is looking for a Special Education Teacher - SPED (PEL/LBS1) to join their team in Chicago, IL. This role involves supporting students' academic and functional success within a collaborative therapy team. The position is for grades 5th-8th, full-time, 40 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $50-$52. HealthPRO Pediatrics offers a great schedule with weekends, holidays, and summers off, generous PTO accrual, year-round benefits packages for full-time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and free CEUs. It is a W-2 position, and employees receive mentorship from multiple disciplines across an experienced, collaborative pediatric team. HealthPRO Pediatrics, a division of HealthPro Heritage, aims to empower children, support families, and foster growth in a purpose-driven environment.

Requirements

Must hold a current license to practice in the state of Illinois
PEL and LBS1 required for this position
Have successful experience working with culturally diverse families.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development

Responsibilities

Consult and collaborate with School staff and families in regards to students’ educational deficits
Conduct initial screenings as well as comprehensive evaluations
Participate in the IEP process in developing present levels of performance, goals and objectives, and treatment recommendations for students qualifying for Special Education services
Provide Special Education sessions through the use of current best practices based on prescribed services in the IEP
Maintain all documentation required by the district including, but not limited to, notes, monthly summaries, and annual IEP’s