Special Education Teacher Sola Academy

Position Summary

Our Non-Public Special Education School, Sola Academy, has an opening for a Special Education Teacher. This position provides a student-centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking while addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through Sola's differentiated approach.

• Provide one-to-one and small group teaching experiences in Math, Science, Social Studies, and/or English. Math and Science experience preferred but not required.
• Show evidence of adapting and differentiating instruction for all students and create a classroom forum for holistic growth.
• Maintain complete and accurate student and teacher records.
• Develop and maintain genuine, positive, and consistent parent and teacher communication.
• Contribute to and benefit from the campus community.
• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• Include significant student mentoring beyond subject tutoring.
• Other duties as assigned, including part-time tutoring.

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree, with a higher-level Math background.
• Current Illinois PEL; LBS1 (Grades 6-12 must be covered in licensure).
• Outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting.
• Florida residents require Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse.

• Deep respect and understanding for teaching and learning.
• Knowledge and expertise in educational resources and best practices for secondary students.
• Extensive knowledge of mild to moderate disabilities.
• Knowledge of designated instructional services (speech and language, occupational therapy, etc.).
• Creative solutions for struggling learners.
• Proactive communication with leadership team and families of students with disabilities.
• Desire and skills to collaborate successfully with teams of teachers.
• Commitment to constant self‑improvement.

Honesty/integrity, highly organized, follow‑through on commitments, persistence, proactivity, calm under pressure, strategic thinking/visioning, creativity/innovation, enthusiasm, listening skills, pro‑active communication, persuasion.

Intelligent, patient, ability to handle a fast‑paced environment, continuous learner, passionate, engaging, personable, high EQ, collaborative, empathic.

Because teaching with us means more than delivering lessons — it means being part of a community that believes in you. At Sola, we’re dedicated to one‑to‑one personalized learning — emotionally, socially, and academically — and we invest in our teachers just like we invest in our students. Learn more about Sola here.

We offer a package for full‑time employees which generally includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Vacation time (for certain positions) in accordance with company policy and state law
• Accident and life insurance as well as short‑ and long‑term disability

In addition to the above items, full‑time and part‑time employees can generally participate in the following benefits:

• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility
• Tax‑advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.

Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others’ well‑being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law.

The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.