Special Education Teacher | ReGeneration Schools

Are you looking to make a difference in a child’s life within your community? When you join Orange Tree Staffing, LLC, you partner with a team that is making a positive difference with our children. OTS is committed to establishing life-long learning results by supporting and empowering therapists and educators through continuing education, communication, and support. These opportunities are in school settings and follow the school year calendar, servicing elementary and middle school populations. We strive to place you with the school that best matches you! 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Orange Tree Staffing is seeking Special Education Teachers to “Build and Inspire Growth” by providing education-based services to students at Regeneration Schools.  As a Special Education Teacher, you will work collaboratively with students, parents, and other educators to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students with diverse learning needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of special education principles, effective teaching strategies, and a commitment to fostering the academic and social development of all students.

REQUIREMENTS

• • Valid LBS1 Teacher Certification required
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required
  • Previous experience working with students with diverse learning needs.
  • Familiarity with relevant laws and regulations related to special education.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to adapt instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with students with special needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
  • Set goals for the individualized education plan (IEP) that are achievable and comparable to non-diverse learner students in accordance with the State of Illinois.
  • Develop draft IEPs for initial students with disabilities and/or annual reviews two weeks prior to the IEP meeting.
  • Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals that are assigned to students or special education classrooms.
  • Design, implement, and use informal and formal assessments to measure the progress of students.
  • Work collaboratively with the school team to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensure success, and promotes students’ well-being.
  • Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a data-driven, learner-centered, friendly, and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement.
  • Work with the RTI team by suggesting appropriate accommodations or interventions for students in the RTI process.
  • Adhere to and support all school policies to enforce school core values, high expectations, and a strict code of conduct.
  • Set and attain ambitious student achievement and social-emotional benchmarks.
  • Model and encourage appropriate student behavior (i.e. grit, self-control, social intelligence, optimism, and curiosity).
  • Work with the school team to constantly evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture building, and leadership skills.
  • Maintain a classroom that demonstrates discipline, order, and rigor.
  • Ensure that all students graduate ready for the next academic level.
  • Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
  • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.
  • Participate in mandatory summer orientation and training (3 weeks – starting August 1, 2022).

JOB PERKS

• • Paid General and Professional Liability Insurance for Independent Contractors
  • Background Check Reimbursement
  • Access to Benefits Advisor
  • Weekly pay
  • Direct Deposit
  • 24/7 accessibility from OTS
  • Resume Consulting
  • Ability to “Build and Inspire Growth”

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