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Cunningham Children's Home

Special Education Teacher

Cunningham Children's Home, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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$7,500 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Special Education Teachers!

Pay Range: $48,380 to $92,135.

About Us Therapeutic special education school serving K-12 is seeking a qualified

Special Education Teacher . Our private schools prepare and empower each student for successful experiences in school, at home and in the community by providing a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment. We have locations in Urbana and Rossville, IL. We are currently hiring for our Rossville location.

Position Overview The classroom teacher is responsible for establishing a learning environment that provides the highest quality of academic instruction with Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health stability. Work with small class sizes in a supportive and positive work environment with a classroom support staff. A State of Illinois LBS1 certificate is required.

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 student 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: Bachelors 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).

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus.

Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification (tuition assistance).

Small class sizes: 10 or fewer students per class.

Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.

Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at $35/hour).

Relocation assistance up to $2,500.

Employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

Benefits

401(k) with matching.

Dental insurance.

Employee assistance program.

Flexible spending account.

Health insurance.

Life insurance.

Paid time off.

Referral program.

Vision insurance.

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