TEACHER - SPECIAL EDUCATION

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher - Naperville Bridge School

Position : Special Education Coordinator - Naperville Bridge School

Location : Woodridge Interventions | 2221 64th St. | Woodridge, IL 60517

Salary : $73,999.00 annually

Job Type : Full-time

About Us :

Located on the campus of Woodridge Interventions in Woodridge, Illinois, the Naperville Bridge School (The Bridge) is a public / private partnership between Naperville (IL) School District 203 and Abraxas Youth & Family Services. The Bridge is designed for delivering education services to Naperville District 203 students who are determined to need Special Education services or an Alternative Learning Opportunity Program (ALOP). Our Bridge programs focus on four integral areas of service : Education, Behavior Modification, Social Skills Acquisition (Emotional Support), and Re- Integration / Transition. Our approach is to tailor services to best meet the targeted outcomes desired. To that end, the Bridge creates an individualized approach and system of services that best meet the specific needs of our students.

Due to the needs of students at the Naperville Bridge School, Special Education Teacher is needed. A majority of the students attending the Bridge have academic challenges and deficiencies in credit attainment. The Special Education Teacher would help provide individualized academic and social / emotional support to students through in classroom and pull out opportunities where needed.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Education and / or Experience :

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university; Masters Degree with an emphasis in special education.

AND Three (3) years successful teaching experience working with a wide range of age groups and handicapping conditions preferred.

Certification Required

Illinois Certification LBS I

Who We Are :

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry / transition services.

Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

Benefits & Perks : We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that offers the protection, peace of mind and flexibility designed to support you – both at home and at work.

• Medical & Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Life Assistance Program (LAP)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Training
• Advancement Opportunities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Knowledge and Skills Required :

Why Should You Consider Abraxas?

Equal Opportunity Employer

Abraxas Youth & Family Services , an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., offers a rewarding career for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Abraxas is a great place to start your career whether you have a high school diploma or GED, military experience, some college, or a bachelor or advanced degree. If you are interested in counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, teaching or just want to make a difference, we have a career path for you.

About Company :

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy / childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.