Special Education Teacher; SY

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location:
  
  Perspectives Charter Schools Network - Chicago, IL 60605
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $61,285.00 - $83,430.00
• Salary Travel Percentage:
  None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Education

Perspectives Charter Schools Network is seeking Special Education Teachers for the  school year!

• To qualify for the Sign-On Bonus, candidates must be new applicants not considered for a similar role, and not currently employed by the organization in order to qualify.
• Candidates must also hold a Professional Educator's License with the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Bonus will be paid after 90 work days from the start date with signed agreement.
• There is a 1 year payback clause if employment ceases prior to first year anniversary.

At Perspectives, our A Disciplined Life® education model teaches the whole child. We combine academic rigor, social emotional learning, and experiential opportunities to establish a culture of trust, curiosity and achievement. As one of the first charter schools in Illinois and founded by teachers, our mission is to provide students with a holistic, rigorous and relevant education, based on the ethical principles of A Disciplined Life®, preparing them for life in a changing world and helping them further become intellectually reflective, caring and ethical people engaged in a meaningful life.

With 5 schools in three campuses, the Perspectives network has served public school students in grades 6
-12 on our city’s southside for over 20 years. Our scholars come from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the country, but they graduate from high school with a plan to enroll in college or trade school, and take with them the tools to persist in college and career. The keys to our success are our dedicated, hard‑working, creative, and compassionate colleagues.

LOCATION:

South Loop, Bronzeville, Chatham

At Perspectives, we pride ourselves in the quality of supports that we give to our diverse learners. We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive education for all. Our special education teachers embody and teach our students how to live the 26 principles of A Disciplined Life® (our social emotional learning culture and curriculum) while also providing high-quality, rigorous instruction that is rooted in individualized education plans across a variety of settings.

We truly believe that every student is capable of greatness, and we are committed to providing a caring community of dedicated staff that meet the diverse academic, emotional, and social needs of our scholars. Our ultimate goal is that we give our diverse learners an education that will allow them to be positive change agents in their communities and lead meaningful post-secondary lives.

• Exhibit strong understanding of special education best practices to ensure students have the resources and accommodations they need to meet the goals in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of specially designed instruction
• Construct data driven IEPs and monitor the implementation of IEPs for students on their caseload
• Attend all annual and tri-annual IEP meetings for students on caseload
• Collect data to evaluate progress made on IEP goals
• Implement effective progress monitoring to make instructional decisions that increase student growth
• Master content area and teach students in a clear and effective manner to drive academic achievement
• Make meticulous plans for units and lessons that address higher-order thinking skills, and use formative assessment to constantly adjust plans based on student needs
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying academic strengths and weaknesses
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or other school leader

• Engage in ongoing collaboration between general education teachers, special education teachers, clinicians, and…