Teacher in Training

Specialized Education Services•Bloomington, IL

23h

About The Position

The Teacher in Training works in special education and alternative education settings to support students with academic, emotional, social, and behavioral needs. The role uses SESI’s evidence-based instructional models and CASE positive behavioral interventions and supports framework to provide individualized instruction and guidance. Teachers work with school teams and families, teach students with varied backgrounds and developmental needs, and help students make progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals. The position offers smaller class sizes, paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Use SESI instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, build students’ confidence and character, and meet individual 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 documentation, including individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
Track and document student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
Supervise and monitor students, including while they travel to and from locations within the school.
Collaborate with school teams and families to provide personalized guidance and address students’ learning, social, and emotional skill gaps.