Certified Teacher - Specialized Education Services
Mount Prospect, IL
About the Job
Shine on as a Teacher
High Road School of Mt. Prospect
In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.
Overview:What you can expect to do.
Realize the joy of possibility by providing academic, social, and emotional services for students who need additional support to shine in school. Utilize SESI’s proven instructional models, strategies, and curriculum. Conduct frequent and appropriate assessments, use data to develop and implement instructional plans, and collaborate with school teams and families to drive outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and provide individualized attention to meet the needs of all students.
- Use assessment data to modify short- and long-term plans to promote students’ academic performance.
- Develop and maintain skill-appropriate lesson plans.
- Collaborate with team members to foster an environment of critical thinking and academic rigor.
- Apply the school’s behavior support and intervention strategies.
- Implement de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint if necessary to maintain the safety of students and team members.
- Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward goals; develop and maintain required forms and files.
- Participate in the school’s daily functions (e.g., morning, lunch, afternoon supervisory duties), as well as conferences, meetings, and training
What we expect of you.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning; valid teaching certification preferred.
- LBS!
- Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
- Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a dynamic educational environment