Academic Special Education Instructor

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Make more than a Living, Make a Difference Our Benefits Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 19 Paid Time Off the first year Paid holidays Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% Flexible spending accounts Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary term life insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer PTO Exchange Annual Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 Duties & Responsibilities The Academic/Special Ed Instructor performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area. The Academic/Special Ed Instructor promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting, to ensure maximum student motivation. Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning. Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport. Utilizes all possible curriculum resources available. Maintains student personnel folders. Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area. Qualifications Certified to teach in state of Illinois Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred. Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check. *This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. About our Program Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Program Location Paul Simon Job Corps 3348 S. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60623 Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Relay Services Dial 711. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Copy & paste the link into your browser: Eckerd Connects is a drug‑free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eckerd Youth Alternatives