Special Education Teacher

AB Staffing is looking for an experienced Special Education Teacher that is available for the 2024/2025 school year.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relation to Special Education from an accredited college or university

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Learning Behavior Specialist 1 Endorsement (LBS1) required.

• Proficiency in the subject area; experience with case management, paperwork, compliance, and IEPs
• At least one year of self -contained classroom teaching experience with students with a variety of disabilities, including students with behavior disorders and other learning and cognitive delays, preferred.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.

Job Description:

• Caseload and details of position/classroom type will differ based on school location
  • Recruitment Specialists can discuss in detail upon application to connect you to the classroom and best suits your experience and skillset
• Contract through the 2024/2025 school year – 37.5 to 40 hours per week
• Contract follows the academic district calendar

As a Special Education Teacher, you will:

• Actively participate in the development of student Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) according to program guidelines for the purpose of providing a free, appropriate public education.
• Assess student growth through progress monitoring as appropriate in a timely manner including annual state-required assessments for the purpose of assessing student academic progress and educational accountability.
• Compile and maintain necessary records, IEPs, and reports for the purpose of maintaining accurate student records.
• Develop IEP goals and benchmarks based on the data related to present levels of student performance for the purpose of setting appropriate student goals based on present levels of performance.
• Develop and implement daily classroom lessons demonstrating student access to the general education curriculum reflecting IEP goals and data-driven interventions for the purpose of providing access to the general education curriculum and modifying and/or adapting the curriculum appropriately to meet individual student needs.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior control and participate in the development and implementation of behavior intervention plans with integrity when appropriate for the purpose of classroom management and providing a safe, learning environment for all students.
• Maintain effective communication with students, staff, parents, and administration for the purpose of collaboration and planning.
• Participate in team meetings and IEP meetings to address student needs for the purpose of developing an appropriate IEP.
• Participate in professional growth activities on a yearly basis including recertification for CPI, workshops, in-services, professional reading materials, and/or other available offerings at NSSEO for the purpose of increasing knowledge and ability to implement interventions with integrity and incorporate best practices.
• Participate in building or program activities/committees and meetings as appropriate for the purpose of team building and adherence to NSSEO policies and procedures.
• Plan and conduct parent conferences for each student as necessary for the purpose of communicating with parents about student achievement and growth.
• Plan and supervise the functions of all classroom aides/assistants assigned to a class or caseload for the purpose of effectively meeting student goals.
• Proficiently use technology to communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports for the purpose of efficiently reporting information and communicating in a timely manner.
• Provide input to administration on aides/assistants’ professional goals and evaluation as appropriate for the purpose of evaluating support staff and setting goals.
• Use data-driven decision-making to monitor student performance and make instructional/behavioral decisions as appropriate for the purpose of implementing effective interventions to facilitate student progress.
• Utilize research-based, best practices interventions, programs, and strategies to implement the NSSEO curriculum for the purpose of providing an appropriate educational program for students.

Salary:

• $50-53/hour
• $1,875 – $1,987.50 per week based on 37.5 hours

Why choose AB Staffing? 

Since 2002, AB Staffing has placed contract employees in positions all across the country. We work directly with school districts nationwide to support their staffing needs in various educational disciplines.

Benefits: 

• Dedicated and experienced Education Specialists here to serve you
• Competitive Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plans available
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending available
• Paid vacation time upon eligibility
• Referral bonuses
• WEEKLY Direct Deposit

AB Staffing Solutions, LLC is an EOE, including disability/vets.