Special Education Teacher (Elementary and Middle)

Special Education Teacher (Elementary and Middle) 2026–2027 School Year Join the North Side Community School Team Are you a mission-driven educator who believes every child deserves an excellent education in a warm, caring, nurturing, and rigorous school environment? Do you believe every day should be a fresh start for a child? Does the idea of helping children grow, develop, and achieve success despite societal barriers excite you? If so, North Side Community School may be the perfect place for you. Compensation With a minimum starting salary of $54,000 for degreed and certified teachers, we offer a generous compensation package that includes an array of benefits, including assistance with advanced education. Position Summary North Side Community School is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year. If you are a certified special education teacher with a passion for children of all ages, experience creating a positive and highly engaging classroom environment, and a talent for applying strong instructional and classroom management strategies, we want to meet you! Key Responsibilities Assess & Plan Evaluate students’ skills to design, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Adapt Instruction Tailor learning materials and use data from formal and informal assessments to meet individual academic and social needs. Engaging Teaching Utilize creative and engaging activities, including arts and drama, to teach core skills and prepare students for grade transitions. Classroom Culture & Behavior Management Culture Building Foster a positive, structured, and respectful classroom environment centered on hard work, creativity, and collaboration. Behavioral Support Develop positive behavior plans, monitor behavioral patterns, and implement interventions or crisis management strategies as needed. Holistic Teamwork Partner with support staff, including social workers and speech therapists, and coach fellow professionals to create comprehensive intervention plans. Family Engagement Maintain open, proactive communication with parents regarding student progress and potential challenges. School Stewardship Actively participate in school community events, professional development opportunities, and team meetings to uphold the school’s mission. Professionalism & Alignment High Standards Maintain strong professionalism, meet all deadlines, and adapt to additional duties as assigned by leadership. Mission-Driven Bring a deep passion for serving students in the North City community and a relentless drive to help them succeed. Skills & Characteristics Flexible Instruction: Expertly deliver whole-group, small-group, and one-on-one instruction using diverse strategies tailored to unique learners. Data-Driven Planning: Analyze student data to develop both short-term and long-term differentiated lesson plans. Collaborative Mindset: Partner effectively within grade-level and school-wide teams and maintain regular, proactive communication with families. Classroom Management: Utilize a variety of management strategies to keep the classroom running smoothly while actively cultivating a growth mindset. Equal Opportunity Employer North Side Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school. North Side Community School does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northsidecommunityschool