A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
LBS1 Special Education Teacher School of Expressive Arts and Learning - 3.6 Elgin, IL Job Details Full-time From $60,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders CPI Certification Individual crisis management Bachelor of Science LBS1 Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification (NCI) Full Job Description LBS1 Special Education Teacher (Type 10 or Type 9 with LBS1 endorsement) Locations in Elgin, Romeoville, and Lombard IL (Western Suburbs of Chicago) $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Financial support for General Ed Teachers looking to complete their LBS1. Program Overview Private Therapeutic Day School ages K-22 Self-contained classrooms Expressive Therapy (ET) approach, offering students Art Therapy, Music Therapy, Recreation Therapy as well as incentive clubs. Special Education Teacher Job Description Lead a self-contained special education classroom serving students with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional/behavioral disorders, and other health impairments. Classroom programming includes sensory, communication, and behavioral support systems which are integrated within the environment to meet the individual needs of the students. Curriculum includes a combination of functional academic learning, daily living skills, and pre-vocational programming that is individualized based on student needs. Primary Duties Design and implement lesson plans based on student ability levels and needs as outlined in IEPs. Manage classroom behaviors with the help of support staff and the SEAL behavioral points program. Collaborate with counselors, SLP's, and OT's to support the students and identify areas of need. Assess and collect student data specific to academic and behavioral goals. Prepare documentation for and participate in IEP meetings. Prepare documentation for report cards and quarterly goal updates. Participate in weekly Professional Learning Communities. Job Details Full-time salary position with benefits (BC/BS health/dental/life insurance, 401K/Match opportunities, Aflac available, PTO, tuition reimbursement) Monday - Friday 8:00AM-3:30PM Academic calendar plus 3-day/week summer school session Locations in Lombard, Romeoville, and Elgin. Job Requirements LBS1 Required Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)/Trained by employer
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