ABLE Academy is seeking a Full-Time Special Education Teacher to provide comprehensive individualized special education services and function as a member of an educational and therapeutic team. If you are looking for a rewarding career that enables you to enrich the lives of families and children, we are interested in further discussing this opportunity with you!
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Plan and instruct students on approved curriculum in classroom, in integrated or direct service approaches as appropriate based on student needs.
- Modify and adapt lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student's needs and IEP goals.
- Modify, adapt and/or conduct assessments to evaluate progress. Implement standardized assessments as directed, modify and adapt tests, environment or equipment to meet individual student's needs.
- Through team meetings and IEP conferences, review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth.
- Meet regularly with teachers, teacher assistants and specialists to discuss individual student's modifications or adaptations, ongoing learning issues, interventions or problems. Work collaboratively to ensure individual student's needs are met.
- Actively participate on problem solving and intervention teams to facilitate early involvement and resolution to learning or behavioral problems.
- Complete required documentation of student progress and data necessary for IEP reports, goals and evaluations.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress.
- Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally.
- Assign work, instructions or lessons to teacher assistants. Assess work, modify and provide regular feedback.
- Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees. Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff.
- Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents.
- Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school objectives.
- Participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth. Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies.
- Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an LBSI endorsement.
- Experience working as a team member in a therapeutic and/or educational environment with individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Knowledge autism spectrum disorder, Applied Behavior Analysis, sensory and behavioral strategies and principles.
- Knowledge of the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred. Supervision endorsement a plus!
About ABLE Academy:
ABLE Academy is a therapeutic day school serving students (11-21) with various special disabilities. (primarily students on the autism spectrum). ABLE Academy’s mission is to help students Achieve Beyond Limits and Expectations by providing top-quality, individualized education with foundations rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $59,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires you to work with students ages 11-22. Please confirm you are comfortable with working with that age group.
Education:
License/Certification:
- State oF IL Professional Educator License - LBS1 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Naperville, IL (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
