Organization Overview:
The mission of the Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation (CLEF) is to empower urban Lutheran schools to deliver innovative, quality education in a Christian environment. We serve a network of 20 Lutheran schools across Chicagoland. CLEF is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring our students, teachers, leaders and schools have the tools they need to grow, thrive and succeed.
Position Overview:
In alignment with CLEF’s mission and vision, a full-time itinerant special education teacher will work with students eligible for special education support. The position includes working with students attending preschool through 8 grade at a Lutheran school in Chicago. The instruction provided varies based on the individual needs of the child. The most common model is pull-out 1-to-1 tutoring sessions for 120 minutes per week. In some cases, push-in services are provided to better achieve a student’s goals. The caseload would range between 15 – 18 students across 2 or 3 schools, with a maximum of 32 hours per week of direct instruction.
Primary responsibilities:
- Develop lessons and provide direction instruction to students
- Consult with parents and teachers to support students
- Monitor student progress and track data
- Write progress reports twice a year
- Work with school personnel to schedule the sessions
- Attend service plan and evaluation meetings for students
- Provide documentation as requested
- Be able to provide instruction through a virtual format, if necessary
Position Qualifications/Skills:
- Illinois PEL with an LBS1 endorsement
- Pass standard background check
- Be able to drive between schools
- Training in Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) desired
- Be an advocate for students as you collaborate with the general education teacher
- Emotional and Cultural Intelligence
- Be able to use technology to support student’s learning
Salary Range and Benefits:
- $55,000 - $70,000
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Pension
- Life insurance and Disability
If you’re interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to Cheryl Saiki at specialed@clefchicago.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade school specialties:
- Elementary school
- Kindergarten
- Middle school
- Pre-Kindergarten
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Special education: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
- LBS1 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person