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Job description- Morton Grove- Virtual Instructor 

About Parkland Preparatory Academy:

 

*This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a BRAND NEW SCHOOL! We are looking for confident team players to support our student population with special needs. Come be part of the foundation to our new campus in Morton Grove with Parkland Team Members! Not only is this a BRAND NEW SCHOOL, but we've added a Virtual Learning Program for High School Students as well. 

 

Parkland Preparatory Academy, one of Chicago's most innovative and dynamic therapeutic day schools, is seeking Special Education teachers with LBS-1 certification in Morton Grove. We are specifically seeking teachers willing to work and collaborate on campus in Morton Grove- but lead their caseload of students throguh virtual means! Parkland employees have an opportunity to experience a multi-faceted and unique teaching environment with support and freedom to innovate. Our goal is to meet students where they are, and help them make the gains necessary to reintegrate into a less restrictive environment or complete their high school education! We have the platforms, technology and curriculum, all we need is for you to bring your expeience and motivation for students!

 

Requirements/Qualifications:

 

- Professional Educator License- LBS1 or LBS1 endorsement

 

- Strong behavior management skills

 

- Ability to collaborate with other professionals in a fast paced environment
-Knowledge of Google application
-Ability to maintain great communication with students

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

 

- Facilitate and assign standards based lessons in the eact courses student's need to graduate

 

- Ability to individually differentiate virtual instruction according to IEP's

 

- Strong communication and relational skills, to help lead students to success
- Engage students through multifaceted curricular materials

 

- Construct legally sound IEP's

 

- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with Parkland students, supervisors, coworkers, subordinates, supporting agencies, and a variety of external agencies.

 

Job Description:

 

- Teachers provide instructional opportunities for students to access state learning standards, achieve IEP goals, BIP goals and transition goals.

 

- Well aware of district graduation requirements.

 

- Teacher can multitask successfully throughout the work day, tend to case management needs, planning, 1-1 or small group instructional sessions, and attend IEP meetings.

 

- Teacher monitors students receiving related services weekly (Speech, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, etc.)

 

- Must accept direction, adhere to policies, procedures within the company.

 

- Must demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication and react calmly and effectively in high stress situations.

 

- Maintains ongoing progress records for all students assigned and communicate progress regularly to parents.

 

- Demonstrates preparedness for IEP meetings through the submission of drafted documents according to supervisors timeline.

 

- Very important- Has the ability to support students who begin to mainstream to a less restrictive learning environment through maintaining regular contact with home school staff, District Rep. and student's parents in order to facilitate a successful permanent transition.

 

Benefits:

 

- Highly competitive salary

 

- Tuition reimbursement

 

- Annual raise

 

- 401k Retirement plan

 

- Health care/Dental benefits

 

- Life insurance

 

- On and off campus professional development opportunities

 

- Paid time off

 

- Employee recognition program

 

If you seek to join a team of passionate educators in an environment that strives for excellence, then please forward your resume. Join us in the passionate pursuit of educational excellence. For more information on Parkland Preparatory Academy and job openings, please visit our website at www.parklandprep.com

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Salary: From $54,000.00 per year

 

Benefits:

 

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

 

Schedule:

 

• Monday to Friday

 

COVID-19 considerations:

 

Yes we have a policy in place aligned with IDPH, CDC and ISBE expectations

 

License/Certification:

 

• LBS1 endorsement or Certificate (Required)

 

Work Location: In person