SPED Teacher

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for Special Education Teachers to work in a school setting located in Custer Park, IL. Candidates will help build and enhance the self-image of the students with positive reinforcement and successful school experience. We offer opportunities for teachers in high school and elementary.
Pay Rate: $52/hr

• 1st-4th Grade
• Severe ID, AU, DD
• Some behavioral needs, BVI student w/walking stick, some toileting (mainly handled by paras)
• Max Caseload:10
• 6 1:1 Paras & an Assistant Teacher for support

Shift: 7:30-3:30
Job Duties:

• Assists in the identification and evaluation of students in need of special education programs.
• Administers, transfers, and interprets diagnostic data as appropriate to his/her area.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to achieve a functional learning atmosphere.
• Adapts the curriculum with individual plans and instructional materials to the needs of each pupil.
• Evaluates student's academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Maintains a program inventory of materials and supplies.
• Submits budget request needs.
• Participates in the developing of a District-in-service educational program.
• Maintains lines of communication all stakeholders (i.e. staff, students, parents, administration)
• Maintains proper and adequate supervision of students at all times.
• Assists in supervising students in related activities outside of immediate classroom.
• Possesses a broad knowledge of special education and is able to transfer this knowledge into program activities.
• Responsible for maintaining his/her personal growth and development in the areas of special education.
• Reads professional literature pertinent to the field of special education.
• Willing to participate in self-evaluation activities in order to improve one's self/professional outlook.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid & Appropriate Illinois Special Education Teacher Certificate

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Basic Life: $25,000 (100% employer paid)
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D: Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)
• Generous 401(k) Contributions with Access to Financial Advisors
• Nationwide contract opportunities
• Dedicated Administrative Support Staff

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