Special Education Teacher

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Title: Special Education Teacher

Company: Children's Habilitation Center

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Compensation: Commensurate upon experience

Classification: Full Time; Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Education

Supervisor Responsibilities: No

Location: 121 W. 154th St in Harvey, IL

Shift: Monday -Friday; 7a-3:30p

Pay: $27.00 to $35.00 per hour (commensurate to experience and education).

Purpose: The Special Education Teacher develops and implements an effective and appropriate therapeutic, educational program designed to promote individual student's potential successes despite their medical complexities and intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Proficiency of various IEP software (currently using EMBRACE)
• Participates in team conferences, Individual Program Plan (IPP); Individual Education Plan (IEP); and Full Individual Evaluations (FIE) conferences; assists with preparation of initial and annual interdisciplinary conferences.
• Completes daily, monthly, and quarterly documentation on time
• Develops and implements educational programs consistent with the needs of the student using differentiation
• Uses a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs and learning styles of the student
• Maintains accurate records, including attendance.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates classroom activities.
• Makes recommendations regarding equipment, assistive technology, class modifications and accommodations and supply needs.
• Develops and implements appropriate curriculum per state and local guidelines.
• Assists in the planning of and participates in field trips.
• Must maintain current LBS-I teaching certificate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education is required
• LBS-I Certification required
• Experience working with students with complex medical needs and intellectual disabilities.
• Experience working with various socioeconomic populations is a plus.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry a minimum of 50 lbs.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Pension Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Uniform Stipends, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and other benefit options

Children's Habilitation Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Children's Habilitation Center will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

***This job description is not intended to represent a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.***

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