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$15,000 Sign on bonus Special Education Teacher

Specialized Education Services

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#De-escalation#Crisis Management#K-12 Education#Special Education#IEP#Behavioral Intervention#LBS1 Endorsement#PEL
#BIP
#Alternative Education
#PBIS
#CASE Framework
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 14 hours agoCloses Jul 9

Location

Peoria, Illinois

Market context

Illinois Special Education Teacher demand remains steady

In Illinois, Special Education Teacher roles are typically in steady demand because schools need licensed educators who can support students with diverse learning needs and compliance requirements. This role is competitive for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a valid PEL with LBS1 endorsement, and the physical ability to assist students with mobility needs and lift up to 50 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your endorsement details and prepare examples of classroom support experience before applying.

Quick overview

The role involves delivering evidence-based instructional models and behavioral interventions to K-12 students with special needs. Responsibilities include developing individualized lesson plans and maintaining critical documentation such as IEPs and BIPs.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid PEL with an LBS1 Endorsement. Physical ability to assist students with mobility challenges and handle up to 50 pounds is required.

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Job description

Company Overview

  • Shine on as a special education teacher.
  • Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting.
  • SESI partners with school districts to run in-district classrooms and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of special and alternative education students.
  • Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students.
  • Join our team members who shine a positive light on our students and uncover the unique learner within.
  • Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.
  • What you can expect from us.
  • Diverse career pathways, mobility up and across our national network, and ongoing professional and leadership development.
  • Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and credentialing support.
  • Data-driven, evidence-based learning and instructional models, including SESI’s own positive behavioral interventions and support (PBIS) framework called CASE.
  • An attractive and robust suite of benefits, including comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) with employer match, employee assistance program, mental health support, fertility and family building, and more.
  • Smaller class sizes in diverse educational settings.

Overview

Uncover the light and potential in each student by diagnosing and addressing learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. Collaborate with school teams and families to offer personalized guidance and deliver SESI’s own evidence-based learning and instructional models, as well as positive behavioral interventions and support framework. You’ll inspire, empower, and transform with our innovative learning approach, unique instructional environments, smaller class sizes, and the support services students need to shine.

Responsibilities

  • Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students.

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid training
  • Mental health support
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee assistance program
  • Sign on bonus
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Credentialing support
  • Fertility and family building

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Specialized Education Services

We build bright futures. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) team members shine a positive light on students and advocate passionately for the unique learner within. As a national school network, we partner with local school districts to run in-district classrooms and...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded1976

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  • Develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
  • Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
  • Maintain student documents such as individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
  • Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
  • Supervise and monitor students, including to and from locations within the school.
  • Qualifications

    What we expect of you. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Valid PEL w/LBS1 Endsorement Commitment to learning and implementing feedback. Adaptability and flexibility.

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    Salary Range

    USD $60,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr. Physical Requirements

    • Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.
    • Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.
    • Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.
    • Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.
    • Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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