Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher
- Full-Time
- Springfield, IL

2024- 2025 School Year

Hope Learning Academy in Springfield, IL is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to lead a classroom.

We are offering a sign-on commitment bonus for Special Education Teachers.

• 3 Year Commitment receives a $5,000 sign-on bonus
• 5 Year Commitment receives a $10,000 sign-on bonus

• Develop and implement educational activities and programs in accordance with IEP goals, ensuring educational activities and programs are functional and age appropriate to promote achievement of each student’s IEP goals.
• Plan daily and weekly schedules for each student.
• Collect and analyze IEP goal data and evaluate any changes to IEP goals needed.
• Prepare assessments and present levels of performance for IEP meetings and participate in development of appropriate IEP goals for students.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate classroom lead teacher aide and education specialists.
• Maintain current classroom information book, student program books, lesson plans, student’s files, and emergency packets.
• Maintain regular communication with parents or guardians regarding students' educational progress, programs, and activities.
• Model appropriate behavior to students and staff (manner of speech, appropriate dress, etc.); treat students with dignity and respect.

• Valid Illinois teaching license.
• Valid LBS 1 certification (or meet all requirements for short term emergency approval for LBS 1 certification).
• Valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Ability to meet all licensing standards of the Department of Human Services and the Department of Child and Family Services.

• 3+ years experience as a Special Education Classroom Teacher.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short & long term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement & 401(k).
• On-site health clinic for covered employees.