Special Education Teacher LBS

Special Education Teacher LBS1 – JCFS Chicago

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Are you certified by ISBE as a Special Education Teacher? Do you possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education? If you have experience working with youth who have severe emotional difficulties, autism, and other disabilities, we may have the perfect role for you.

Sign‑On Bonus Offered!!!

The role works closely with all members of the dedicated, inter‑disciplinary therapeutic team, collaborating with parents, guardians, and partnering school districts to ensure wrap‑around services and effective communication.

• Develop and implement individualized curriculum and therapeutic programming in accordance with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Provide classroom management that recognizes and considers the characteristics and methodology of the student population.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and execute an IEP‑driven, multidisciplinary program for each student.
• Prepare and maintain a safe, healthy, academic, and behaviorally effective classroom environment appropriate to ongoing and changing classroom activities.
• Complete a variety of tasks including weekly lesson plans, weekly grade reports, IEP reports, surveys and assessments.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from an accredited college or university.
• Certified by ISBE as a Special Education Teacher; LBS1/Type 10 certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with the Chicago Public School electronic IEP systems is strongly desired.
• Ability to successfully complete the physical and testing requirements for Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training (agency provided).
• Experience working with students with special education needs is preferred.

• Time off:
  Paid time off varies by position – includes vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with base contribution and match; additional health and wellness benefits; financial benefits; professional training; tuition reimbursement; 6 weeks paid parental leave; and more.
• Compensation:
  Minimum starting compensation is $66,253 per year (final offer will be based on experience).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Jewish Child and Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. JCFS prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.

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