Special Education Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, monitor, and remediate students needing additional support or enrichment. This involves working with faculty, parents, private contractors, and evaluators on behalf of students who require specialized academic instruction
• Provide one-on-one and small-group support/instruction for students, both in push-in and pull-out environments
• Support students using specialized instruction in the areas of reading, written language, mathematics, executive functioning, and study skills
• Conduct ongoing assessments to identify needs and evaluate student growth and responsiveness to intervention
• Actively participate in monthly consult meetings and weekly team meetings with teachers, Learning Specialists, Counselors, and Division Heads
• Assume an active role in Learning Development and Student Support Team meetings
• Collaborate with LFCDS School Counselors to support students’ social-emotional needs.
• Write, maintain, and update Individualized Service Plans
• Guide teachers in differentiating instruction and implementing classroom accommodations and modifications
• Support teaching staff by offering resources, assistance, advice, and training to enable faculty to better meet the needs of all learners.

Professional and Personal Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in education with special education/LBS1 certification or endorsement from an accredited college or university is required; a graduate degree is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of learning differences and strategies  Experience teaching diverse learners and age groups
• Knowledge of early intervention, RTI, formative and summative assessments, acquisition of reading, and be current on the general teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics
• Training/certification in a multisensory reading program such as Wilson, SLANT, or Orton-Gillingham is preferred
• Knowledge and experience writing Individualized Education Plans
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills as well as proven ability to work with a diversity of colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• A willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Outstanding judgment and emotional maturity
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High level of energy, creativity, positive attitude, sense of humor, and flexibility

Mission Statement: Inspired teaching, academic rigor, attention to individual needs, a commitment to responsible citizenship—these principles infuse every aspect of life at Lake Forest Country Day School and define our dedication to producing students of strong character with a passion for learning.

Core Values: Excellence, Partnership, Responsibility, Participation, Diversity

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and the names of three professional references (personal statement optional) in PDF format to the attention of Robin Baasen, Director of Student Support, at robin.baasen@lfcds.org with the subject line “Special Education Teacher Application.”

Lake Forest Country Day School seeks and embraces diversity among our faculty, staff, and student body. LFCDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.