Certified Teacher LBS- Illinois Bridge Academy

Position: Certified Teacher LBS1 - Central Illinois Bridge Academy
Duties

* Commitment to Trauma Responsive Education Environment:
Demonstrates competence and understanding and commitment to trauma-informed practices and trauma responsive education. Remains dedicated to ensuring Bridge Academy is an inclusive, safe and calming environment for all. Works to establish and maintain healthy communication and partnerships with students, colleagues, and families.

* Educational Instruction:
Plans, coordinates, evaluates, and implements a comprehensive curriculum which meets the individualized academic, emotional, and social needs of each student enrolled in the classroom and which is directly related to grade-based ISBE standards and/or the student's Individualized Educational Plan or 504 Plan. Assesses students performance levels and recommends appropriate goals and objectives. Teaches curriculum with intention and with specific regard for inquiry based and experiential learning when possible.

* Social-Emotional

Education:

Implements social skills training embedded in academic instruction, paired with tenets of SEL which meet ISBE standards but also help students flourish in interactions with others and navigate their own emotions and needs.

* Interdisciplinary Team Structure:
Works collaboratively with other teachers, case managers, clinicians and administrator to partner with students and their families to plan for academics and services for the student. Attends meetings as assigned. Initiates meetings when needs present. Collaborates with regard to classroom adaptations, instructional modifications, or other instructional interventions that may be needed with regard to any student and the team.

* Progress Reporting:
Collects, prepares and presents academic data and progress on each child in the classroom, as well as emotional or behavioral needs. Maintains grades and data, and applies analysis, as required by standards to measure student progress.

* Lesson Plans:
Develops and implements lesson plans that reflect best practices.

* Professional Development:
Dedication to personal and professional growth through ongoing professional development including, but not limited to book studies, school or regional trainings, seminars, workshops, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.

* Documentation:
Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and school policy.

* Motivation:
Strives to help students identify their internal strengths, interests and motivation while maintaining a classroom environment supportive of same. Plans a program of study that motivates students and pushes them toward success, as individually defined.

* IEPs:
Participate in all IEP team meetings for students placed at Bridge Academy; update student progress in Embrace; monitor appropriate timing for progress updates and coordinate with districts for scheduling of annual reviews.

Qualifications

ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS I endorsement and experience with students with social-emotional needs. Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues to work collaboratively for student success. Must be able to demonstrate competence in trauma-informed practices.

Salary/Benefits

* Salary Range $39,624.14 to $90,000.00
* $5,000.00 Signing Bonus

* 100% of 9% TRS Employee Contribution Paid by the District as a Benefit

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, FSA, DCA, HSA, and 403b Options

* Sick Leave

* Personal Leave

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

2/10/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026