The Cove School
Location
Northbrook, Illinois
Salary
$50,000 / YEAR
The teacher will develop and manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) while providing targeted academic and social-emotional instruction for students with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and guiding students in self-advocacy.
A bachelor's degree in Education and an Illinois LBS1 teaching license or endorsement are required. A master's degree in education and special education is preferred, along with experience working with students with learning disabilities.
Develop and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students in compliance with IDEA and state regulations. Conduct and analyze formal and informal assessments to inform prescriptive instructional and remedial programming. Design and implement research-based and targeted instructional and behavioral objectives based on assessment data, using a clinical teaching approach. Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning profiles associated with a variety of disabilities. Foster a positive, inclusive and trauma-informed therapeutic learning environment aligned with Cove’s mission. Guide students in self-advocacy and self-awareness regarding their learning needs in both academic and social settings. Collaborate with families, related service providers, and multidisciplinary teams to support student growth and success. Monitor and report student progress through IEP goal tracking, evaluations, progress reports, and parent conferences. Schedule and lead team meetings and collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, program development, and student progress. Provide coaching and direction to teacher assistants, ensuring cohesive support for students. Comply with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations. Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned. About Us: The Cove School is a non-public therapeutic day school for students with learning disabilities located in Northbrook, IL. Cove students come from 60 nearby different public schools and families can also choose to fund tuition privately. Classes are kept small. Teaching is flexible and varies according to the individual student’s learning style. A team of onsite specialists work collaboratively to provide students intensive, integrated related services. Qualifications
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