JCFS Chicago
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$66,253 / YEAR
Develop and implement individualized curricula and therapeutic programming based on students' IEPs. Collaborate with inter-disciplinary teams and parents to maintain a safe, effective classroom environment for K-12 students.
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and ISBE LBS1/Type 10 certification. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, and experience with Chicago Public School electronic IEP systems is strongly desired.
New graduates encouraged to apply!
Academically, our curriculum is dynamic and competitive. Therapeutically, our program offers students specialized supports, unique resources, opportunities to reintegrate to their home schools, and transitional and vocational skill development. Culturally, our school offers students opportunities to explore their interests through learning and social activities. Our success is possible only through nurturing relationships and strengths-based supports that focus on the holistic educational experience for each of our K-12+ students with diverse social, emotional, and academic needs.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*.
Jewish Child and Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. JCFS prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.
Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org [http://www.jcfs.org/]
Market context
Illinois schools continue to seek licensed special education teachers, and Yeshiva settings often value candidates who can support individualized instruction and compliance with IEP requirements. This role is competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree in special education, ISBE LBS1/Type 10 certification, Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience with Chicago Public School electronic IEP systems is strongly desired. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of IEP documentation and collaboration experience before applying.
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