SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (LBS1 REQUIRED)

Responsibilities Special Education PE Teacher (LBS1 Required) Under the supervision of the Principal, the Teacher provides students with educational and behavioral programs that will enable them to reach their fullest educational potential, while rebuilding their self-esteem. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ability to create, implement and adapt developmentally based curriculum for students of varied ages, learning styles and developmental levels Complete lesson plans for individual and group activities on and off-site Ability to move flexibly between students of varied developmental capacities Ability to manage a classroom and multiple teacher assistants, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary model Effectively communicate with and support parents/caregivers Provide direction, instruction, and coaching to Teacher Assistants in the classroom environment Support Teacher Assistants in understanding individual lesson plans for on and off-site activities Innovations Academy, as part of the SBHS campus, and operating as part of the UHS Network offers a competitive salary and benefit package, generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a great work environment. Qualifications EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Education: REQUIRED, master's preferred. Minimum two (2) years' physical education teaching experience with students having special needs within a special education, hospital, or therapeutic setting is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of educational, child development, and classroom teaching/management theories. Good understanding of educational and therapeutic interventions REQUIRED. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: A valid Illinois PEL - REQUIRED. Special Education - LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist) Unlimited certification - REQUIRED. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr