Elementary Special Education Teacher | Hope Learning Academy

About the role

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational activities and programs in accordance with IEP goals, ensuring educational activities and programs are functional and age appropriate to promote achievement of each student’s IEP goals.
• Plan daily and weekly schedules for each student.
• Collect and analyze IEP goal data and evaluate any changes to IEP goals needed.
• Prepare assessments and present levels of performance for IEP meetings and participate in development of appropriate IEP goals for students.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate classroom lead teacher aide and education specialists.
• Maintain current classroom information book, student program books, lesson plans, student’s files, and emergency packets.
• Maintain regular communication with parents or guardians regarding students' educational progress, programs, and activities.
• Model appropriate behavior to students and staff (manner of speech, appropriate dress, etc.); treat students with dignity and respect.

Requirements

• Valid Illinois teaching license.
• Valid LBS 1 certification (or meet all requirements for short term emergency approval for LBS 1 certification).
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Ability to meet all licensing standards of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Child and Family Services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Special Education Classroom Teacher.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with children and families.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Sign-On Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Share, and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$50,000 - $88,000 (commensurate on education and years of teaching experience)

Schedule

Full-time position in Springfield, IL