Part-Time Special Education Instructor

Must have LBS1 and Type 75/ Principal Endorsement 

Applicants will be working with a medium caseload of middle school and high school students in Barrington, Naperville, or Northfield, IL. All services are being provided in person.

We are hiring a dedicated, energetic Special Education Administrator to help manage our increased demand for students with IEP and 504 plans. Our customized one-teacher-to-one-student approach provides an opportunity to meet each student’s learning style within an accredited curricula program making a real difference one student, one class at a time.

Students attend Brightmont Academy campuses for multiple reasons including; learning disabilities, attention deficits, emotional issues, health concerns or other individual special needs. Our students look to our instructors for better learning strategies needed for school and career success.

This is a part-time opportunity with a flexible schedule. Our school is open Monday - Friday from 8:30-5, you would be able to let us know your hours of availability and we would create a schedule around what works for you. No lesson planning, grading, or administrative duties outside of the school. There is no cap on hours and ideally we’d like someone to be available at least 15 hours a week. 

The Special Education Administrator will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Facilitate the provision of special education services to students that are placed with Brightmont from a district.

• Understands and support teachers on effective instructional strategies for students with disabilities

• Assist in monitoring special education programs and related services to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and local district policies and procedures

• Analyze data to establish appropriate goals and objectives in context of improving academic achievement and social-emotional growth

• Promote use of research-based interventions, strategies, and instruction

• Facilitate special education students’ progress reviews with a focus on data monitoring of student achievement and continuous improvement 

• Manage and complete any reporting requirements as needed by the district or ISBE for each student.

• Monitor, evaluate, and ensure the implementation of Individual Education Programs and inclusive practices

• Collaborate with Campus Directors and District Representatives to assess and analyze the needs of individual

• Consistently maintain quality interactions with teachers, students, parents, and the larger community

• Maintain and protect the rights and confidentiality of others

• Perform additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

• Additional details about the caseload and about building assignments will be discussed during a direct interview with school administrators.

Essential experiences and skills:

• Must have an LBS1 Certification AND Principal Endorsement / Type 75 

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred

• Demonstrates proficiency of technology resources, tools, and curricula

• Experience using G-Suite and Chromebooks

• Administrative skills for lesson coverage, grades and pacing progress

• Positive professional communication skills: written, verbal, and non-verbal

• Able to provide quality and effective instructional strategies

• Able to pass a federal background screening

Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity and caring with the ability to inspire and promote the philosophy, mission, and pillars of Brightmont Academy.

Physical presence on the campus and/or corporate office is required as it is part of the essential function of the job. The particular job duties of this position may change based upon the needs of Brightmont Academy. Additional administrative duties may be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor. Brightmont Academy reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet its operational needs.

Brightmont Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Our intent is to recruit, hire, and train all persons in all job groups in accordance with the law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, national origin, sexual preference, or any other protected status.