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Special Education Teacher at Cunningham Children's Home summary:
Special Education Teachers design and implement individualized instructional plans for students with diverse learning needs, incorporating social and emotional learning alongside academic goals. They collaborate with support staff and families to foster a nurturing, therapeutic classroom environment that promotes both academic and emotional growth. These educators are responsible for monitoring progress, adjusting teaching methods, and ensuring all students achieve educational and behavioral objectives.
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Job details Pay Job type Work setting - Special education school
- Private school
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Pulled from the full job description - 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
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Full job description $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Special Education Teachers! Pay Range: $48,380 to $92,135
About Us: Circle Academy Urbana is a therapeutic special education school serving students in grades K-12. Our private school is committed to preparing and empowering students for success in school, at home, and in the community. We provide a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment that supports each student's academic and emotional growth.
Position Overview: We are currently seeking a qualified
Special Education Teacher to join our Circle Academy Urbana team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a supportive, engaging classroom environment that promotes academic excellence and incorporates Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) alongside mental health stability. You will work with small class sizes and classroom support staff in a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.
As a Special Education Teacher at Circle Academy Urbana, you will play an essential role in helping students overcome barriers to learning and providing them with the tools to succeed in both their academic and personal lives.
Key Responsibilities: - Design and deliver individualized academic instruction to students with diverse learning needs.
- Integrate Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into the curriculum.
- Foster a supportive classroom environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally.
- Collaborate with classroom support staff and other educational professionals to ensure students' success.
- Establish clear and effective communication with families, school leadership, and support staff.
- Monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods as necessary.
- Create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring they meet educational and behavioral goals.
Qualifications: - Education : Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (required).
- Certification : Valid Illinois LBS1 certification (required).
- Experience : Previous experience working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting is preferred.
What We Offer: - Competitive salary based on education and experience ($48,380 - $92,135 per year).
- Small class sizes : 10 or fewer students per class.
- Additional support staff : Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.
- Tuition Assistance : Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification.
- Relocation Assistance : Available up to $2,500.
- Summer Income : Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at $35/hour).
- State-of-the-art facilities : Newly constructed, 51,000-square-foot school building.
- Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
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Experience Preferred
- Working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting
Education Required
Licenses & Certifications Required
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Keywords:
special education, individualized education plans, social emotional learning, therapeutic classroom, student behavioral goals, K-12 education, special education certification, inclusive education, collaborative teaching, student progress monitoring
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Relocation package, Flexible hours,