Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Day School Girls Division (Chicago, IL) is looking for qualified part-time special education teachers to join our K-8 Student Services resource team. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching students with learning disabilities and a strong knowledge of content and intervention strategies to help students in core academic areas.

Responsibilities:

• Direct Intervention:

  • Work 1:1 or in small groups with students who require additional support in academics, utilizing research-based strategies and instructional materials to address individual learning needs

  • Create overarching goals/areas of focus for the student, and revise as necessary

  • Conduct ongoing assessments to identify students strength, weaknesses, and areas for growth and to monitor progress

  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to coordinate efforts and provide a cohesive approach to supporting student learning

  • Work to modify assignments and assessments as necessary

  • Push into classrooms to provide support to teachers and students

• Case Management:

  • Check in regularly with all teachers and academic support staff who service the student to ensure effective follow through and accountability

  • Make sure that the teachers are aware of accommodations, and gather information about effectiveness of interventions

  • Work with students, parents, teachers, and other professionals to identify and address complex and persistent academic, behavioral, and social-emotional challenges hindering student success

  • Check weekly for grade updates and missing assignments

  • Proactively follow up to ensure information is communicated effectively to all necessary parties

Requirements:

• Masters degree in special education preferred

• Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Endorsement preferred

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in behavior intervention and learning support

• Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and proactive mindset

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders