SY 2026-27: Special Education Teacher

Specialized Education Services

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Bloomington, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The teacher will deliver evidence-based instructional models and behavioral interventions to a diverse group of students. Responsibilities include developing individualized lesson plans and maintaining critical documentation such as IEPs and BIPs.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a valid teaching credential. You are adaptable, flexible, and committed to learning and implementing feedback to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth.

Must Have Skills for ATS

IEP

BIP

de-escalation techniques

crisis management

physical restraint

Job Description

Company Overview

Shine on as a special education teacher.

In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within. Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team.


Overview

Uncover the light and potential in each student by diagnosing and addressing learning, social, and emotional skill gaps. Collaborate with school teams and families to offer personalized guidance and deliver SESI’s own evidence-based learning and instructional models, as well as positive behavioral interventions and support framework. You’ll inspire, empower, and transform with our innovative learning approach, unique instructional environments, smaller class sizes, and the support services students need to shine.


Responsibilities

  • Work with a diverse group of students from varying developmental, cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Use SESI’s instructional models, strategies, and curricula to teach knowledge and skills, nurture confidence and character, and meet the needs of all students.
  • Develop and maintain individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
  • Implement behavior management and intervention strategies, including de-escalation techniques, crisis management, and physical restraint when necessary to maintain the safety of students and staff.
  • Maintain student documents such as individualized education plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), incident reports, and high-risk evaluation forms.
  • Drive, record, and track student growth and progress toward academic, social, and emotional goals.
  • Supervise and monitor students, including to and from locations within the school.

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Qualifications

What we expect of you.

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
  • Valid teaching credential appropriate to the role.
  • Commitment to learning and implementing feedback.
  • Adaptability and flexibility.

Posted Salary Range

USD $50,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.
Physical Requirements

  • Ability to run short distances and move swiftly in response to student needs, including bending, kneeling, and crouching.

  • Ability to lift and assist students with mobility challenges, often requiring the handling of up to 50 pounds or more.

  • Skill in managing fine motor tasks, such as helping students with writing, manipulating small objects, or using adaptive devices.

  • Ability to operate a computer or tablet for up to 8 hours daily.

  • Capacity to remain calm and composed during physically and emotional demanding situations, ensuring student safety and well-being  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

Specialized Education Services

We build bright futures. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) team members shine a positive light on students and advocate passionately for the unique learner within. As a national school network, we partner with local school districts to run in-district classrooms and stand-alone schools that meet the needs of special and alternative education students. Our individualized attention to students and engagement with families foster improved academics, positive behaviors, and life skills beyond the classroom. SESI, a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run classrooms, on-site, within district boundaries and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and other challenges. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students in day schools and in-district classrooms.
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