Special Education Teacher
Company: Summit School, Inc.
Location: Elgin
Posted on: September 20, 2023
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Job Description:
We are a non-profit, therapeutic day program serving students
from throughout Northern Illinois. Our mission is to "Provide
programs that build a solid foundation for educational and lifelong
success." We are seeking a new Special Education Teacher / LBS1 to
join our team. Your role will be to depending on the fit, you will
be teaching in either the elementary or the high school program. As
a member of the Summit School teaching department, you will work
with a paraprofessional and student support team and report to our
Principal. What You Will Do: Serve as a member of the
Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine (a) the
student's eligibility for Special Education services, (b)
instructional program, (c) goals and objectives, and (d) progress
toward individualized objectives. Provide individualized and small
group instruction and periodic assessments as specified by the
student's Individualized Education Program. Provide an appropriate
physical and social/emotional environment to establish and
reinforce appropriate student behavior, social skills, and
self-worth. What You Will Bring: Our ideal candidate will have 1-3
years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:
Bachelor's Degree LBS1 Certification Additional skills include
knowledge of: Individualized Education Program Behavior Management
Classroom Management Project-based Learning Differentiated
instruction Special needs Autism spectrum disorder Why You'll Love
Us: For 55 years, Summit School, Inc.'s continued success and
evolution have resulted from the ability to bridge the gap between
individual student needs and school district services. As a
non-profit, private school, Summit has been able to employ creative
resources not always accessible to school districts to develop its
programs. Today, Summit School utilizes feedback from students,
families, and school districts to provide relevant, responsive
programming. With this feedback in mind, Summit School has
identified the need for more intensive programming with earlier
intervening services to address and overcome mental health or
trauma-induced barriers to learning and social-emotional
development. We have a dedicated team of professionals committed to
supporting the students' individual needs, parents, and one
another. The culture affords room for personal and professional
growth and flexibility for work-life balance. Mission and Vision
Summit School Special Education Center's vision is, "Empowering
Students to Achieve Their Individual Potential" achieved through
its mission to, "Provide programs that build a solid foundation for
educational and lifelong success." Read more on our website and in
the Join Us section. We offer the following benefits: Health
Insurance Life Insurance Dental Insurance 401(k) 403(b) Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off Retirement Plan Match Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Summit School, Inc., Elgin , Special Education Teacher, Education / Teaching , Elgin, Illinois
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