Teacher in Training

Specialized Education Services•Genoa, IL

About The Position

The Teacher in Training supports students in special and alternative education settings who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support. The role involves delivering SESI’s evidence-based instructional models and positive behavioral interventions and support framework, CASE, while working with school teams and families to provide personalized guidance. Teachers work with diverse students in smaller class settings and help them build knowledge, skills, confidence, and character while addressing individual learning needs. The posted salary range is USD $40,000–$60,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
Adaptability and flexibility.

Responsibilities

Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet students’ needs.
Develop and maintain individualized, skill-appropriate lesson plans.
Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain student and staff safety.
Maintain student documents, including individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and monitor students, including while traveling to and from locations within the school.
Collaborate with school teams and families to provide personalized guidance and support.