Special Education Teacher (Contract)

Special Education Teacher - Oak Park, IL 60301 & Surrounding Areas.

Kaleidoscope Education Solutions (KES) is the leading provider of in-person and online related services for K-12 education staffing.

We will act on your behalf as your own personal agent and work to create the perfect match for your skills and experience.

As part of our mission to bring out the best in our children, we have partnered with our schools to find stellar Special Education Teachers to enrich the lives of students in and around the Chicago Metro Area .

SUMMARY :

• Establish and maintain a developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Promote emotional and social growth for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Plan and implement a program of study that meets the individual needs, abilities, and interests of all students assigned to the class.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the student.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate these objectives to students.
• Strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional materials.
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• Perform such tasks and assume such responsibilities as directed by the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
• Learning Behavior Specialist Endorsement 1 (LBS1).
• Determination to drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students.
• The ability to motivate, support, and challenge students in a student-centered, standards-driven classroom community.
• A positive mindset and a drive for personal excellence.
• Solutions-oriented resiliency to respond positively and effectively to challenges.
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies.

KES ADVANTAGES :

• Weekly Compensation
• Flexible schedule as a Contractor; choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
• Ability to grow professionally.
• Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

About Kaleidoscope Education Solutions :

Founded in 1989, Kaleidoscope Education Solutions, Inc. started as a small team of professionals near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Since then, our proven results and dedication have produced exponential nationwide company growth. We additionally have offices in Arizona and service locations in Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.

Thanks to our clients, parents, and contractors, we now work with teachers and therapists in over 5,000 schools and 700 school districts across the country!Today, Kaleidoscope Education Solutions, Inc.

is a nationwide staffing leader in school-based therapy and special education services. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in every student’s life.