Special Education Teacher Sola Academy

Position Summary: 

Our Non-Public Special Education School, Sola Academy, has an opening for a Special Education Teacher

This position provides a student-centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking while addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through Sola's differentiated approach. 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• As a teacher provide a one-to-one and small group teaching experience in the areas of Math, Science, Social Studies, and/or English
  

  Math and Science experience preferred but not required. 

• Show evidence of adapting and differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth. 

• Maintain complete and accurate student and teacher records. 

• Develop and maintain genuine, positive and consistent parent and teacher communication. 

• Contribute to and benefit from the campus community. 

• Practice professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection and continuous improvement. 

• In addition to subject matter tutoring and teaching, this position includes significant student mentoring. 

• Other duties as assigned. (i.e. Tutor part time students). 

Requirements: 

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required for consideration, as well as a higher-level Math background. 

• Current Illinois PEL; LBS1 (Grades 6-12 must be covered in licensure) 

• The ideal candidate is outgoing, well organized, competent in basic computer skills, and is an individual who is eager to work in a highly dynamic, energetic school setting. 

• Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/. 

Competencies Desired: 

• Deep respect and understanding for teaching and learning. 

• Knowledge and expertise in educational resources and best practices for secondary students.