Special Education Teacher Job at Cunningham Children's Home, Chicago, IL

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  • Cunningham Children's Home
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

$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 in 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. State of Illinois LBS1 certificate required.

We offer great benefits, including 401k retirement plan with agency contribution and match, and opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment. Salary is based on education and experience. We are committed to the values of spirituality, teamwork, integrity and respect.

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 students 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).

  • Small class sizes : 10 or fewer students per class.

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

  • Tuition Assistance : Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification.

  • Relocation Assistance : Available up to $2,500.

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

  • State-of-the-art facilities

  • Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Flexible spending account

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Referral program

  • Relocation assistance

  • Vision insurance

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Job Tags

Currently hiring, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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