Position: Special Education Co-Teacher for Kindergarten
Location: Solomon Schechter Therapeutic Day School / Northbrook, IL
Supervisor: Therapeutic Day School Manager/Director of Education
Wages: $55,000 - $70,000
SUMMARY
The licensed special education teacher will co-teach with Kindergarten teachers in the Schechter classroom(s). The teacher in this role will work with special education students on academic, nonacademic, social, health and emotional needs of the students in the general education environments. The teacher will work with related service personnel to meet the IEP needs of students. The teacher will provide supported instruction and strategies to Para-educators and individual students, small groups of students as well as monitor students.
DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED
All case management.
Development, implementation, and monitoring of IEPs, Behavior Plans, and data.
Development, implementation, and monitoring of instructional, behavioral, daily living, personal care, independent living goals, and community-based instruction.
Conduct assessments and progress monitoring.
Classroom staff management.
Multidisciplinary collaboration.
Job responsibilities may include lifting and physical management.
Driving is required to access the community.
Bachelor's Degree
Valid Illinois Teaching License for Special Education
Hold or be eligible for LBS-1 and/or LBS-2
Experience working with students with significant special needs to include autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and behavioral challenges.
Demonstrate calm leadership in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of Judaics is helpful
Hold a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Must maintain a current certification in CPR and Safety Care