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Focused Staffing

SPED Teacher - Elementary (School-year position)

Focused Staffing, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60629

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Job Description

Job Description

Position: SPED Teacher - Elementary (School-year position)Rate: Up to $55 per hour

We're looking for a dedicated and inspiring Special Education Teacher to join our team! If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of students, advocating for their needs, and fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do: As our Special Education Teacher, you'll be more than just an instructor – you'll be a: Champion:

You'll be a passionate advocate for all students with disabilities, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. Bridge Builder:

You'll act as a liaison between teachers, administration, parents, and students, fostering open communication and collaboration. Learning Architect:

You'll create and implement effective instructional programs that meet the diverse needs of your students. Skill Modeler:

Guide learning, inspire and motivate students, to challenge them to meet their highest potential Your Responsibilities: Serve as the primary advocate for all students with disabilities. Act as the liaison between teachers, administration, parents, and students. Develop a deep understanding of Special Education best practices. Utilize exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships. Be extremely organized and detail-oriented. Have the ability to problem-solve creatively and manage multiple tasks effectively. Maintain proficiency in relevant subject areas and instructional techniques. Sustain compliance in meeting all required deadlines. Adhere to and support all school policies as outlined in the staff and student handbooks. Actively participate in all staff orientations, meetings, in-services, grade or department-level team meetings, parent meetings, student conferences, and staff mission days. Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed. Implement with high fidelity all components of the school's educational programs. Engage in personal and professional development, goal setting, establishing classroom and school-wide performance standards, and assessing progress against those standards. Direct and supervise the activity and performance of the instructional aide assigned to the classroom, involving them fully in the life of the classroom. Maintain a classroom that demonstrates discipline, order, and a commitment to academic rigor. What You'll Need (Qualifications): LBS1 certification

(Elementary Special Education). NCLB Highly Qualified status. Strong knowledge of special education procedures. [If preferred, but not required]: 2 years of teaching experience in an urban high school environment.