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Special Education Teacher

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher - Chicago 60609.

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions (KES) is the leading provider of in-person and online related services for K-12 education staffing. We will act on your behalf as your own personal agent and work to create the perfect match for your skills and experience.

As part of our mission to bring out the best in our children, we have partnered with our schools to find stellar Special Education Teachers to enrich the lives of students in and around the Chicago Metro Area.


CLIENT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
  • Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement 1 (LBS1).
  • Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students.
  • The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community.
  • A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence.
  • Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges.
  • Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies.

CLIENT REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Establish and maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom.
  • Promote emotional and social growth for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, abilities, and interests of all students assigned to the class.
  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the student.
  • Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
  • Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional materials.
  • Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
  • Perform such tasks and assume such responsibilities as directed by the principal.

What to expect from Kaleidoscope Education Solutions:

  • Exceptional compensation.
  • Compensated weekly.
  • Flexible schedule that meets your life's balance.
  • Your own personal connection in our office whenever you need support or have questions!
  • Grow professionally by collaborating with experienced & valued therapists.
  • We are here for you 24/7.
  • Contracting with Kaleidoscope allows you all of the above and more!

KES ADVANTAGES:

  • Reaching students who may otherwise go without the services they need and deserve.
  • Establish for maximum scholastic success because of your expertise!
  • Develop students' maximum achievement through strong relationships with students and parents.
  • Instill and reinforce the joy of learning.
  • Maintain a positive and encouraging classroom environment.
Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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