Special Education Teacher ⇾ $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Ombudsman Educational Services is seeking a Special Education Teacher to join their award-winning Alternative Education team. The role involves leading the instructional process for Elementary School students with high magnitude emotional-behavioral disorders and designing dynamic and personalized learning experiences. The ideal candidate is passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs and thrives in a collaborative and dynamic educational environment.

Requirements

• 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 learning behavior specialist (LBS1) credential
• 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 severe learning disabilities, behavioral disorders and/or emotional disturbance
• Prior experience and/or highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's)
• Ability to think and act quickly and calmly in an emergency and make independent decisions
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
• FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Personal Protection Insurance Plans
• Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
• Legal Services Insurance
• Pet Health Insurance
• Accrual-based Paid Time Off
• School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule
• Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy
• 401k Retirement Saving Plan
• Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
• Opportunities for Growth & Development