Elementary School Teacher
$60,000–$80,000 year
On-siteWest Dundee, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead instructional process for elementary students with IEPs by designing personalized learning experiences, delivering targeted differentiated instruction, and developing comprehensive lesson plans aligned with state standards. Establish a collaborative classroom climate built on mutual respect and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) while managing student caseloads, updating individualized education plans, and tracking progress through detailed reporting. Adapt curricular content to accommodate diverse learning styles and provide guidance to instructional staff on differentiation methods. Maintain an organized, safe environment by managing supplies and responding constructively to feedback to support ongoing professional growth.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL professional educator (PEL) credential
- Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL state special education (SSE) or learning behavior specialist (LBS1) credential
- Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training
- Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting
- Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbance and/or challenging behaviors
- Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's)
- Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for at-risk students with diverse needs
- Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals
- Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability
- Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions
- Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Special Education
- Behavioral Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Crisis Intervention
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Classroom Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Alternative Education
- Working With At-Risk Students
- Performance Motivation
- Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
- Emotional Disturbance
- Student Development
- Student Engagement
- Lesson Planning
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
- Elementary Education
- Effective Teaching Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.