Special Education Teacher - $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Specialized Education Services • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), part of FullBloom, seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide academic, social, and emotional services for students who need additional support. The teacher uses SESI instructional models, strategies, and curriculum; conducts assessments; uses data to develop and implement instructional plans; and collaborates with school teams and families to support student outcomes.

The role works closely with the Director and resource team to coordinate and evaluate educational programs. It also mentors and supports classroom staff, collaborates with departments on implementing educational programs, and helps recruit, interview, select, and onboard new staff. Responsibilities include coordinating special education services, supporting IEP processes and compliance, providing crisis intervention, and delivering staff and parent education.

Requirements

• Current special education teaching license; LBS1 is required.
• Experience working with staff in a coaching capacity.
• Strong oral and written professional communication skills.
• Ability to record and analyze data using Excel and Google Drive.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a similar population in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with classroom staff to coordinate and manage special education programs, assess needs, and determine student assignments.
• Assist the Principal with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding campus staff.
• Develop and implement transition planning and services, including Indicator 13.
• Maintain the IEP database and student file scan database.
• Prepare for and attend student IEP meetings, ensure documentation is complete before meetings, and monitor IEPs for ISBE compliance.
• Plan and implement education for staff and parents about special education programs.
• Maintain close working relationships with the school district, parents, and community.
• Provide and monitor crisis intervention at the school.
• Organize, plan, and deliver professional development and staff meeting training.
• Participate in Education Committee meetings and relay information to the resource team.
• Mentor and support classroom staff and collaborate with school departments to implement educational programs.
• Use assessments and data to develop and implement instructional plans and collaborate with school teams and families.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed