Special Education Teacher

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Develops individual goals and objectives that reflect each student's abilities, needs, and interests. Implements lesson plans focused on student learning. Provides progress updates through grades. Administers and interprets formal and informal student assessments, including maintenance, review, and interpretation of data on student progress. Serves as a member of an instructional team to ensure services are individualized, high quality, effective, and consistent with current best professional practices. Provides support and supervision to assigned education assistants and instructional aides, including the treatment team. Prepares reports for and attends IEP meetings. Provides consistent communication to parents, guardians, school districts, and outside providers in conjunction with team members. Supervises students during the course of the school day. Collaborates with other educators, therapists, and support staff to create a supportive learning environment. Monitors student progress and adjusts teaching strategies as necessary. Ensures compliance with educational standards. Contributes to the overall development and well-being of students. Operates company vehicle as needed. Other duties as assigned.

• State Teaching License (TL) [Required]
• Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Endorsement (LBS1) [Required]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.