Job Description

Job Description

LBS1 Special Education Teacher / Case Manager
2023 - 2024 School Year Start
Date: August 2023

About Our School: The Cove School is a non-public therapeutic day school for students with learning disabilities located in Northbrook just 35 minutes north of Chicago. Cove students come from 60 different public schools throughout the Northern Illinois area. Families can also choose to fund tuition privately.

For 70 years, The Cove School has been a national leader within its field, creating an exceptional environment where children with learning disabilities “learn how to learn” and develop the emotional and social skills to reach within, achieve above, exceed beyond, and maximize student growth. Classes are kept small. Teaching is flexible and varies according to the individual student’s learning style. A team of onsite specialists work collaboratively to provide students intensive, integrated related services.

Position: The position of the paraprofessional / instructional assistant is designed to serve individual and groups of students in the classroom and throughout the building site.

I. Professional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate good attendance and be on time each day.
• Display a positive and collaborative nature when working with staff.
• Encourage a positive learning environment in each setting with the school.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Defer decision-making and questions from parents to the supervising teacher or an administrator.
• Contribute to the Cove community by attending school events when possible.

II. Instructional Responsibilities

• Be conscientious in regard to daily schedule and student assignments.
• Display problem solving skills and flexibility when instructional methods or materials need adaptations.
• Demonstrate initiative when various students or other staff members need help.
• Be engaged in all classroom activities.
• Follow teacher direction.
• Make appropriate suggestions to promote student achievement.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northbrook, IL 60062: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Company Description

The Cove School is a therapeutic day school serving students (K- Age 22) with learning disabilities. For 70 years, The Cove School has believed that every child, given the appropriate support, accommodations and time, has the potential to learn, grow and flourish. The Cove School has changed lives and built futures for countless students and their families.

Company Description

The Cove School is a therapeutic day school serving students (K- Age 22) with learning disabilities. For 70 years, The Cove School has believed that every child, given the appropriate support, accommodations and time, has the potential to learn, grow and flourish. The Cove School has changed lives and built futures for countless students and their families.