We have Special Education Teacher positions open in both our Kiefer School and Academy for Autism.

Kiefer School provides special education for children who experience difficulty in their home school due to severe emotional, behavioral and/or learning challenges. The goal is to improve a child’s ability to function within the public school setting by providing intensive intervention in small classrooms and a range of treatment and support services to the student and their family. Kiefer is an AdvancEd accredited, ISBE-approved private school.

Our Academy for Autism serves students ages 5-22 with an educational or medical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Through intervention with ISBE licensed educators and teacher assistants in each classroom and small class sizes, our students are able to find their pathway to success using innovative tools and techniques geared towards those with Autism.

A Special Education Teacher provides academic and behavioral instruction to students on a daily basis in a classroom of up to 10 students. They play a critical role in that they carry out the IEP requirements for each student in their daily programming. They are the main change agent for students’ academic and behavioral growth and serve as a role model. A Special Education Teacher must not only provide for the academic needs of students, but also for the social skill and behavioral needs as well.

Our schools operate on a traditional calendar from August through May. Both schools operate a 30 instructional day summer program.

Job Function:
Evaluates and improves each child’s academic and behavioral functioning, establishes and carries out the IEP by implementing daily programming, involves parents as active treatment participants, and maintains professional boundaries and demeanor.

Qualifications:

• Minimum BA/BS in education with LBS I/II certification or approval by the Illinois State Board Education.
• Two years' experience preferred.
• Experience with children exposed to trauma.
• Ability to relate effectively to children and their parents.
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in students, staff and families served.
• Effective written and oral communications.
• Ability to work independently and within a treatment team.
• Ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner.
• Ability to use computer technology.
• Hearing and speaking ability which allow for effective oral communication of information.
• Ability to transport self and students to various locations.
• Physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related problems and stress.
• Knowledge of childhood trauma.

Benefits:

• Paid Holiday Breaks
• 5 PTO Days
• Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Traditional and Roth 401K option with company match
• Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
• Supplemental life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Opportunity to Further Education