Needed: Director of Special Education

Director of Special Education
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $105k - $140k, based on experience
Responsibilities:
- Guide the development and implementation of short and long-range plans to achieve network SPED goals
- Direct SPED services for all students with disabilities
- Monitor the development and implementation of SPED programs
- Approve hiring of SPED teachers
- Supervise and evaluate network psychologists and other network SPED staff
- Facilitate and participate in all relevant matters with local education agencies, ISBE and Office of Civil Rights 
- Direct the allocation of SPED staff to schools
- Ensure compliance with SPED regulations
- Respond to concerns of parents, school leaders and CMO leaders
- Monitor school achievement testing
- Ensure effective Multi-Disciplinary Support Systems in place
- Plan and implement professional development
- Manage 12 staff and dotted line for all SPED teachers and social workers in the network
 
Qualifications:
- 5+ years teaching special education
- Experience managing SPED programs in a network or multi-school environment
- Illinois LBS I Certification of Highly Qualified according to ISBE
- Director of SPED IL License Endorsement preferred
- Experience in an urban area
- ELL and school psychologist experience preferred
- Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in academic achievement
- Experience analyzing student academic data

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Full-Time Spanish Bilingual Teacher

Chicago Math and Science Academy AND Horizon Science Belmont prepares students to succeed in college and the world by offering high-quality, college-prep, STEM education.

We are seeking a full time Spanish Bilingual Teacher. Currently the position requires the bilingual teacher to push in to rooms with larger EL populations.  The students require extra support in their other classes.  The teacher would clarify and modify work for the students in the program (and any other student who needs help). He/she would co-teach with a SPED teacher.  The co-teach model could change daily based on the lesson.  The teacher will push into other classes as well to assist the bilingual students.  The job may change as the year progresses and the needs of the students change. 

 

Qualifications: 

- Certified teacher in elementary/middle OR high school

- Endorsed in Spanish bilingual

 If interested, please email resumes to Fatih Unlu at unlu@cmsaonline.net 

 

High School Business Teacher Wanted

Donovan Community Unit School District 3 is located near the Bradley Bourbonnais area. The mission of Donovan CUSD3 is to teach students skills and values while encouraging them to gain the knowledge necessary to empower them to be contributing, responsible citizens confidently adapting to our changing society.

 

We are seeking a High School Business teacher with the required Illinois PEL with Business endorsement. To apply, please send a letter of interest, updated resume, copy of Illinois PEL, unofficial copy of transcripts and letters of recommendation via email (preferred) to: westricks@donovanschools.org  

or mail to:

Steve Westrick, Superintendent

Donovan CUSD # 3

600 North Street

Donovan, IL 60931

 

December graduates encouraged to apply. 

BI-LINGUAL COUNSELOR

The Bridge Youth and Family Services seeks a full-time bilingual (Spanish speaking) counselor to provide outpatient psychotherapy to children and families in the northwest suburban community.

This position is 40 hours weekly and includes weekday day and evening hours. Master's degree in a human service discipline required, salary increase for licensure, and The Bridge will help the successful candidate achieve and maintain licensure.

The successful candidate will provide services to a diverse population of children through age 17. The Bridge provides a supportive team environment, competitive compensation, and regular clinical supervision.

Resumes via e-mail to: smehta@bridgeyouth.org

Selene Mehta, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor

The Bridge Youth and Family Services 721 S. Quentin Rd. #103

Palatine, IL  60067

2nd Grade Teacher Needed Immediately in Chicago!

Hendricks Elementary is a public school within Chicago Public Schools and needs immediately to hire a second grade teacher.  The position has to be filled ASAP as the school year will commence on September 5th.  

For more information, please reach out to the principal at Hendricks, Sandee McDonald,at slmcdonald1@cps.edu.  Alternatively, contact RU alum and current doctoral student LaTia Taylor at ltaylor21@mail.roosevelt.edu.

Talman Elementary is looking for Tutors

Talman Elementary School aims to provide a nurturing, small school academic environment that includes staff, parents, and community members working together to promote academic achievement and life-long learners.

Talman is seeking college students to work as tutors. These tutors are paid $12/hour. Tutors will work with students in small groups and work directly with classroom teachers. Flexible scheduling makes this an excellent opportunity for students planning to be teachers as Talman offers flexible schedules.

If interested and for more information, please email the Assistant Principal Maricela Sanchez.

Talman Elementary School is located at 5450 S. Talman in Chicago.

Early Childhood Lead Teacher Needed

JOB TITLE: Lead Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood Center

SUPERVISOR: Director of the Early Childhood Education Center

Duties/Responsibilities:

                 

                  The Lead Teacher position is responsible to provide for the development of each child spiritually, socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally. It is necessary for the Lead Teacher to collaborate and plan with co – teacher or assistant teacher in the implementation of the curriculum and to participate as a contributing member of the center’s professional team in staff meetings, devotions, community activities and professional leadership.

                  The Lead Teacher will also supervise university undergraduate and graduate students who are assigned to work in the classrooms. He or she will prepare, care for, and organize the environment, including opening the classroom and making it ready for parents and children

The Lead Teacher will keep up with day to day tasks such as monitoring small groups and/or free choice play time and keep daily records of attendance, maintain up to date portfolios on all children throughout the year as a means of assessment of learning

                  The Lead Teacher is expected to exhibit a service mentality towards all customers. All communication with customers is expected to be effective, professional, accurate and timely. This includes maintaining appropriate contact with and support of parents/families including newsletter, conferences, parent meetings, Curriculum Night and Thanksgiving service

                  The Lead Teacher will also be responsible for following standards set by DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services ), NLSA (National Lutheran School Association)  and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), following guidelines as employee of Concordia University as listed in Staff Handbook, and to promote Center’s Mission/Vision statement.

Skill Set:

·       Necessary skills include strong administrative skills, superior communication skills, computer literacy, excellent written and oral skills, attention to detail, and the ability to supervise and work with others. It is also necessary that the Lead teacher is an enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran education and Concordia University Chicago and has knowledge of the University’s mission and vision, the College of Education goals and how the Center supports the academic programs.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field required

Interested individuals should apply online at www.cuchicago.edu/employment

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age.  As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation. 

About Concordia University Chicago
Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Graduate and Innovative Programs, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 100 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and in 2013 was named to the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth time. For the sixth consecutive year, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded more than 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more at CUChicago.edu