Special Education Teacher - Franklin Park, IL
1 day ago
Franklin Park
Job Description Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. An opportunity is available for a full-time Special Education Teacher with LBS1 certification, supporting students with emotional disabilities such as anxiety, depression, school avoidance/refusal, and trauma backgrounds. This position serves students in grades 6 through 12 in a high school setting. The role requires a compassionate and skilled educator capable of addressing the unique academic and social-emotional needs of a caseload of up to 8 students. Staff hours are from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM, including a 30-minute duty-free lunch break, with student contact hours from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. This is a contract position for the current school year (CSY), located in Franklin Park, IL. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to students diagnosed with emotional disabilities., • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate interventions and supports., • Monitor student progress and adjust strategies to meet evolving needs., • Foster a safe and supportive learning environment conducive to student growth., • Valid LBS1 certification in Special Education., • Experience working with students experiencing emotional disabilities., • Strong understanding of strategies for anxiety, depression, trauma, and school avoidance., • Ability to manage a small caseload effectively. Compensation for this position ranges from $28.05 to $48.05. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.