Yeshiva Special Education Teacher - The Knapp School & Yeshiva

• Position Title: Yeshiva Teacher (Sign On Bonus) To Apply Click HERE

FT/PT: FT

Location: The Knapp School & Yeshiva, 3145 W Pratt Blvd. Chicago, IL 60645

Through a holistic approach, the Knapp School & Yeshiva creates an inclusive therapeutic learning community centered around empowering students to reach their full potential.

Position Description:

The Yeshiva Special Education Teacher plays a critical role in the Knapp School by prioritizing each student’s development and growth through strong, supportive relationships and highly individualized academic and social emotional activities each day. This person will:

• Develop and implement individualized curriculum and therapeutic programming in accordance with each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Track and record academic and behavior data to determine student progress.
• Effectively manage and intervene in disruptive student behavior, both verbal and physical; including use of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) prescribed methods to de-escalate critical situations.

Requirements:

• Must poses an Illinois Professional Educator License and Special Education endorsement (LBS1)
• Must be able to successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training and Ukeru training and maintain the required credentials.

Job Category: Union Eligible- Program & Professional

What you’ll love about us:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position – can include vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
• Compensation: the minimum compensation for this position is $62,450
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JCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS Chicago provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application. JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area.  Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.

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