Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School of Chicago, IL is seeking to hire a full-time Special Education Teacher to play a vital role in our students’ academic success. This position offers a competitive salary of $55,000-72,000/year based on experience. Our Special Education Teachers work Monday-Friday, 8:15am-4:30pm with August off. If this sounds like the perfect teaching opportunity for you, apply today!

Teach children with severe social-emotional problems by utilizing curriculum material adopted by the school as well as appropriate supplemental and teacher-made materials. Develop appropriate lesson plans that accommodate the range of learning styles and specialized needs of students in the classroom. Create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation. Actively participate with colleagues in school improvement activities, curriculum development, teaming, and collaboration. Maintain all appropriate special education forms, Individual Education Programs (IEP's), and records mandated by regulation and district policy. Document progress on academic and social-emotional goals and objectives.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option, FSA, HSA, an employee assistance program, 529 college savings program, and tuition assistance. Plus, we provide free meals and healthy snacks.

ABOUT SONIA SHANKMAN ORTHOGENIC SCHOOL
Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School (O-School) is a private independent school that provides educational, therapeutic, and/or residential services to youth ages 8-17. For more than a century the O-School has provided a culture of support, a safe haven, and a path to hope for students with mental health challenges, who are on the autism spectrum, or both. We provide a supportive, nurturing environment that provides each child with individualized treatment that allows them to reach their full potential.

We are confident that you will find our school to be a child-centered and extensively rewarding place to work. We highly value our talented staff of educators, clinicians, and counselors who work together to achieve a singular academic and therapeutic experience for the students in our care. This is why we offer top pay, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment.