Special Education Instructor

Responsibilities

• Maximize time on task by ensuring that all classroom lessons and activities are directly tied to standards
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, frequent professional development, and feedback/coaching meetings
• Design and implement targeted daily whole group and small group lesson plans, as well as assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Ensure a structured, orderly, and calm classroom environment through the use of Teach Like a Champion, Calm Classroom, and Responsive Classroom techniques

Qualifications

• Drive to stay focused on scholar achievement and growth even when it is difficult
• Grit to be solution-focused and keep going until the desired results are achieved
• Growth mindset to see failures and setbacks as challenges to learn from and overcome
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required
• Must have an Illinois Special Education Type 10 teaching certificate or LSBI and be willing to do case management

Pay

Starting salary offers are based on relevant experience, potential for growth, and overall fit.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Flex spending plans
• Paid vacation time
• Certified staff members also receive matching contributions to the teacher pension fund

Tools Provided

• Intensive coaching and professional development
• A laptop computer
• e-mail
• High-speed internet access
• All necessary supplies

Additional Information

Experienced Special Educators can earn up to a $5,000 signing bonus**