Duties

• Design and deliver individualized academic instruction to students with diverse learning needs.
• Integrate Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into the curriculum.
• Foster a supportive classroom environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally.
• Collaborate with classroom support staff and other educational professionals to ensure students’ success.
• Establish clear and effective communication with families, school leadership, and support staff.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods as necessary.
• Create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring they meet educational and behavioral goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field (required).
• Certification: Valid Illinois LBS1 certification (required).
• Experience: Previous experience working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting is preferred.

Salary/Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on education and experience ($48,380 - $92,135 per year).
• Small class sizes: 10 or fewer students per class.
• Additional support staff: Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.
• Tuition Assistance: Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification.
• Relocation Assistance: Available up to $2,500.
• Summer Income: Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at $35/hour).
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Additional Notes

Circle Academy, a therapeutic special education school serving students in grades K–12, is currently seeking two qualified Special Education Teachers to join our team. Our private schools prepare and empower each student for successful experiences in school, at home and in the community by providing a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment. We have locations in Urbana, and in Rossville, IL. We are currently hiring for our Rossville location.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the Cunningham Children's Home website at https://cunningham.org/join-our-team/ and submit your application through the provided portal. Thank you! 

Email Address

ifunke@cunninghamhome.org

School District

https://cunningham.org/

Position Website

https://cunningham.org/join-our-team/

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