Special Education Teacher LBS1 – Yeshiva

JCFS Chicago • Chicago, IL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

JCFS Chicago is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their inter-disciplinary therapeutic team supporting K-12+ students with diverse social, emotional, and academic needs. The role involves developing and implementing individualized curriculum and therapeutic programming, managing the classroom environment, and collaborating with team members, parents, guardians, and partnering school districts. The school offers a dynamic curriculum, specialized therapeutic supports, and opportunities for students to explore interests through learning and social activities, focusing on a holistic educational experience through nurturing relationships and strengths-based supports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from an accredited college or university.
• Must be certified by ISBE as a Special Education Teacher; LBS1/Type 10 certification
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Able to successfully complete the physical and testing requirements Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training (Agency provided).
• Knowledge and understanding of Yeshiva culture, traditions, and educational practices is required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the Chicago Public School electronic IEP systems is strongly desired.
• Experience working with students with special education needs is preferred.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized curriculum and therapeutic programming in accordance with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Provide classroom management that recognizes, and includes consideration of, the characteristics of and the methodology of the student population.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and execute an IEP-driven, multidisciplinary program for each student.
• Prepare and maintain a safe, healthy, academic, and behaviorally effective classroom environment appropriate to ongoing and changing classroom activities.
• Completes a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, weekly lesson plans, weekly grade reports, IEP reports, surveys and assessments.

Benefits

• Paid time off varies by position – includes vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with base contribution and match.
• Additional health and wellness benefits
• Financial benefits
• Professional training
• Tuition reimbursement
• 6 weeks paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level