Special Education Teacher

Company: Catapult Learning
Location: Peoria
Posted on: June 2, 2021

Job Description:

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI), a division of FullBloom, provides specialized education programming for students who have not found success in the traditional classroom due to a variety of intensive special needs. We believe that all children deserve an education that goes beyond academics and enables them to realize their full potential and grow into responsible, self-sufficient adults. SESI operates over 50 AdvancED/Cognia accredited Special Education schools and 80+ in-district classrooms nationwide. Our certified teachers and staff provide individualized academic and behavioral interventions with an innovative learning approach, personalized attention, and all the necessary support services students need to overcome barriers to education. Our purpose drives our performance and we are looking for individuals who want to make an impact. Come explore a career with Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI).

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

Attends training sessions, passes content assessment, and delivers designated instructional models for eligible students through utilization of SESI materials and educational strategies.
Identifies and enrolls eligible students through existing test scores, administering tests, and/or other acceptable methods as required by SESI, local, state, and/or federal agencies.
Develops and maintains individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
Ensures supervision of students at all times, including escorting students safely to and from SESI classroom or to mobile/trailer classroom.
Establishes and maintains student forms and files as required by SESI, local, state, and/or federal agencies.
Establishes and maintains a positive customer relationship with classroom teachers and principals, including providing achievement objectives and updated approved schedules of services.
Attends and documents conferences/meetings/trainings with SESI Supervisors, classroom teachers, principals, and parents as required by SESI, local, state, and/or federal agencies.
Conducts progress monitoring.
Write IEP's and Implement accommodations and modifications in the classroom.
Conduct and participate in IEP Meeting.
Create and Implement FBA's and Behavior Plans.
Create weekly lesson plans that meet the needs of the students.
Maintains inventory of educational materials and supplies.
Must demonstrate positive and enthusiastic attitude towards internal and external customers.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Requires a bachelor's degree in special education and valid teaching certificate, as required by contract. Teaching experience preferred.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must understand that all children can learn. Must demonstrate positive and enthusiastic attitude towards internal and external customers. Must be flexible. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred. Must be available to work during the summer months.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Light lifting, walking, climbing stairs. Most programs are in school settings.

The Company provides all classroom and instructional materials as well prepared lesson plans and paid training. Continued instructional and leadership support for all employees is also provided.

FullBloom provides education and behavioral health solutions for children and their families, leading to better life outcomes, regardless of the learning obstacles and other challenges they face. The company's team of over 5,000 education and healthcare professionals work to achieve measurable and sustained academic and behavioral gains through evidence-based programs that include specialized education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapies, intervention services, and professional development. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, FullBloom supports tens of thousands of children and families, over 500 school districts, and more than 25,000 teachers annually through its three operating divisions - Catapult Learning, Specialized Education Services, Inc (SESI), and Little Leaves. www.fullbloom.org

EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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