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Learning Behavior Specialist

Employer
Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Teaching, Special Education Teacher, Behavior Specialist Teacher
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Job Details

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Special Education

  • Date Posted:
    6/10/2021


  • Location:
    42050 - St. James School, , Arlington Hts


  • Date Available:
    08/11/2021


    • St. James School is looking for a Learning Behavior Specialist for the 2021-22 school year. At St. James, we FIND A WAY to do what is best for our kids and we are looking for someone who believes in forming students in faith, academics, and character.

    St. James School is dedicated to partnering with parents in modeling Christ to teach our children to become disciples of Christ.

    We desire to provide a foundation through the teachings of the Catholic Church from which students will recognize and develop:
    • An academic culture of meaningful and lifelong learning
    • Their personal relationship with God through the sacraments, scripture, and prayer.?
    • Tools to shape beliefs, morals, and practices driven by Gospel values ?
    • We are called to walk in faith, live in hope, and act in love.

    Job Summary:

    Responsibilities:
    • Manage a caseload of students and provide push in and pull out supports.
    • Work with parents through the reevaluation process for IEP's, 504's, and accommodation/modification plans.
    • Co-plan with classroom teachers to help provide high levels of differentiated instruction.
    • Collaborate with the student services team to problem solve and working through necessary tasks.
    • Hosting Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences two times per year and communicating regularly with families about academic and social issues
    • A growth mindset and willing to accommodate students, including ICEP's and Accommodation/Modification plans.
    • Building and maintaining a strong school culture centered around a Christ-Centered Culture of Joy.
    • To grow the student's personal relationship with Jesus and promote the Catholic faith in an authentic way.
    • Implementing academic and behavioral procedures in a positive manner in conjunction with our PBIS program.
    • Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the success of the school mission.
    • Participating in faculty meetings and professional development sessions (e.g, Grade level Teams, etc.)

    Qualifications and Requirements
    • Required Bachelor's Degree in either Education or a specific academic discipline
    • Require current State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
      • ?LBS1 Certification required in addition to the PEL
    • Compliance with Archdiocese of Chicago Protecting God's Children guidelines.
    • Willing to comply with the teachings of the Catholic Church and is a Catholic in good standing.
    • Willing to facilitate extracurricular activities and participate in voluntary committees.
    Interested candidates should email Principal Michael Kendrick at mkendrick@stjamesschoolah.org directly with a resume & cover letter.

    Company

    The Archdiocese of Chicago School System is the largest Catholic school system in the United States. It is the largest private school system in the country. It serves the city of Chicago as well as Cook and Lake Counties, has approximately 70,000 students in its approximately 200 schools.  The AOC schools have been the recipient of the greatest number of Blue Ribbon Awards of any school system in the nation. Our Catholic Schools are a living response to the church’s mission and they work with parents/guardians as partners in the academic education and faith development of their children. AOC Catholic Schools are accredited by the Archdiocese and the State of Illinois.

    Company info
    Website
    Telephone
    312-534-5231
    Location
    835 N. Rush
     Chicago
    IL
    60611
    US
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