Connections Academy East Hiring for Special Education Teacher Job at Lake Forest, IL Full Time

Connections Academy East, a leader in providing special education services, is recruiting a Special Education Teacher for the 2022-23 school year beginning June 2022. We are seeking a caring individual with a desire to help students achieve their goals to join our team.

QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience teaching special education with ED, SLD, OHI, and Autism in either a self-contained classroom or therapeutic day school. The ultimate candidate will be an experienced and tested individual who possesses a combination of the following: Education/Licensure: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education and have an LBS1 endorsement and an Illinois State Licensure. Background/Skills: Minimum of three (3) years experience working with special needs population. Experience establishing trust with students who experience severe anxiety, depression, trauma, self-injurious behavior and work or school refusal preferred.

DUTIES:

Connections Academy East seeks an experienced, dynamic Special Education Teacher to work as a member of the team to carry on the tradition of excellence in special education. The Special Education Teacher is responsible for IEP development and case management, data collection, differentiation and intervention for academic and/or social-emotional needs, technology integration and ability to work with different professions, therapist, and age-groups.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Connections Academy East offers an attractive salary, as well as a complete benefits package including: medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and a 401k plan.

ADDITIONAL NOTES: Desired Outcomes:

Action oriented; identifies and seizes opportunities. Decision quality: makes good, timely decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment. Ethics and Values: has unwavering ethical and moral judgment and behavior. Integrity and trust: is seen as a direct, trustworthy and honest individual.

HOW TO APPLY:

For more information about Connections Academy East, please visit our web site at www.connectionsacademyeast.net. An application for employment can be found on the website under forms. Please forward your resume, cover letter and completed application via fax to Mrs. Shannon, Principal at: (224) 544-5921.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $56,000.00 – $74,000.00 per year

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)
• Special education: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Special Education Certification (LBS1) (Preferred)

Work Location: One location