Elim Christian Services Hiring for Special Education Teacher for Autism Program – $1000 sign on bonus Job at Crestwood, Cook, IL Full Time

Elim Special Education Teacher (Autism)

Elim, a leader in education and training for children and adults with disabilities, has a unique opportunity—one that takes all your experience and skills and uses them to make real, positive change. Apply today to become a teacher at Elim. You’ll enjoy a host of emotional, spiritual, and financial benefits—and you’ll end each day knowing you’re doing good for the community and the world at large.

We’re looking for people who care about people. As a teacher at Elim, you’ll be required to:

• Prepare students to attain their individualized goals
• Create a positive, safe and productive learning environment
• Provide instructional support, planning and implementation of individual educational plans
• Apply knowledge of sensory, behavioral and communication strategies for students with intensive needs
• Foster a collaborative learning environment and provide leadership and direction to paraprofessionals

It’s fulfilling work that makes an immediate difference in lives. To help our students, you will be provided training and instruction on behavior management, communication techniques and assistive technology.

About Elim:

At Elim, we support children and adults with developmental disabilities in pursuing their fullest God-given purpose/potential through a variety of services. These include: pre-school to high school special education; therapeutic and educational programs for students with autism spectrum disorder; vocational training and life skill opportunities for young adults 18-22; day programs for adults with disabilities; and learning programs as an organizational and community catalyst for change.

We dream big. And we impart those dreams in everyone we connect with – students, adults, schools, the community and the world at large – to create a brighter, better day and a world in which people with disabilities can thrive! Now and in the future.

Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:15 am – 3:15 pm
Includes a 6 week extended school year

• Additional pay starting at $7,600 for ESY
• $1,000 sign on bonus
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Flex Spending, Life Insurance, Retirement plan (with match)

We practice COVID-19 Precautions:

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Daily symptom screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place to the fullest extent possible
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Apply online at www.elimcs.org/careers

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Special Education

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Learning Behave Spec