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Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Hebrew/Judaic Studies Special Education Teacher</h2>
This position is for the 2025-2026 School Year
Job Summary 
To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary grade education in accordance with each student&rsquo;s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members; to assist in school programs which aligns with the SSDS Mission which states:
&ldquo;At Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, we ignite our students&rsquo; Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potential, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world. &ldquo; 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:<ul><li> 
Teaches Hebrew, Judaic Studies and social/emotional skills to students in a separate setting or in a co-taught classroom, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.</li><li>
Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter.</li><li>
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student. Modifies and adapts teacher lessons as applicable.</li><li>
Uses a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.</li><li>
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize the available time for instruction.</li><li>
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.</li><li>
Evaluates students&rsquo; academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.</li><li>
Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students&rsquo; progress and interpret the school program.</li><li>
Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students remediate health, attitude, and learning concerns.</li><li>
Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.</li><li>
Maintains professional competence through in-service and professional growth activities.</li><li>
Collaborates with grade-level colleagues about curriculum and educational programming. Able to support students in pre-algebra and algebra content.</li><li>
Selects and requisitions books and instructional aids; maintains required inventory records.</li><li>
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.</li><li>
Administers standardized tests in accordance with state testing program.</li><li>
Participates in curriculum development programs as required.</li><li>
Serves as case manager for assigned students.</li><li>
Identifies the needs of students through formal and informal assessments and progress monitoring.</li><li>
Writes and implements ISP and 504 plans in accordance with student needs and attends and/or facilitates special education staffings.</li><li>
Reviews referral data, history and assessment data to develop appropriate goals for each student and creates behavioral and academic intervention plans.</li><li>
Reviews ISP and 504 plans with families and school teams and assists with understanding and supporting educational objectives.</li><li>
Develops and implements interventions to meet individual student needs while maintaining current on best practices for special education.</li><li>
Collaborates and consults with school staff and outside providers regarding student needs.</li><li>
Collaborates and consults in educational planning while serving as a special education teacher in a separate setting or as a co-teacher.</li><li>
Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.</li><li>
Demonstrates a commitment to best practice in all dimensions of effective teaching as defined by the Thoughtful Classroom framework, including: Organization, rules and routines; positive relationships; engagement and enjoyment; a culture of thinking and learning; preparing students for new learning; presenting new learning; deepening and reinforcing learning; applying learning; and reflecting on and celebrating learning.</li></ul>
This position reports to the Director of Student Services. 
Faculty values that drive our work together<ul><li>Jewish Values and Torah</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Optimism</li><li>Collaboration</li><li>Respect</li><li>Open Communication</li><li>Innovation and Creativity</li><li>Life-Long Learning</li></ul> 
Qualification Requirements<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in related subject from accredited university</li><li>
Illinois teaching certificate.</li><li>
Experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.</li></ul>
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, accident and other insurance, sick/personal time, 403(b) retirement plan, leave early for Shabbat, professional development opportunities, wonderful leadership team and belonging to an amazing community. Come join us! 
Interested candidates, please apply to https://tinyurl.com/SSDSJobs</div>

Hebrew/Judaic Studies Special Education Teacher

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Grades 1-2 Judaic Studies Teacher</h2>
This position is for the 2025-2026 School Year. 
Job Summary
To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a solid foundation for upper elementary grade education in accordance with each student&rsquo;s ability; to establish positive relationships with parents and other staff members; to assist in school programs which align with the Schechter mission which states:
&ldquo;At Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, we ignite our students&rsquo; Jewish souls, educate them to their highest potential, and empower them to use their knowledge, skills, and creativity to enrich our world.&rdquo; 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Teaches Hebrew language skills, Jewish holidays and Parshat Hashavua to students in a classroom, utilizing an established curriculum and developing other appropriate learning activities.</li><li>
Leads or participates in and is a role model during grade-level t&rsquo;fillot.</li><li>
Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning environment in the classroom.</li><li>
Instructs students in Social Emotional Learning.</li><li>
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials that allows students to engage in whole, small, and individualized groupings with differentiation geared toward their learning, based on their readiness and learning profile.</li><li>
Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.</li><li>
Helps create a safe environment where students can feel comfortable taking risks and achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.</li><li>
Evaluates students&rsquo; academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports. Communicates with parents through conferences, phone calls, emails, and in person and virtual meetings to discuss students&rsquo; progress.</li><li>
Identifies student needs and works cooperatively with other professional staff members in supporting students.</li><li>
Maintains professionalism through in-service and professional growth activities, as well as any curriculum training programs.</li><li>
Collaborates with grade-level colleagues around curriculum and educational programming.</li><li>
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.</li><li>
Participates in teacher leadership roles where appropriate and available.</li><li>
Demonstrates a commitment to best practices in all dimensions of effective teaching as defined by the Thoughtful Classroom framework, including: organization, rules and routines; positive relationships; engagement and enjoyment; a culture of thinking and learning; preparing students for new learning; presenting new learning; deepening and reinforcing learning; applying learning; and reflecting on and celebrating learning.</li></ul>
This position reports to the K-8 Principal. 
Faculty values that drive our work together<ul><li>Jewish Values and Torah</li><li>Professionalism</li><li>Optimism</li><li>Collaboration</li><li>Respect</li><li>Open Communication</li><li>Innovation and Creativity</li><li>Life-Long Learning</li></ul>
Qualification Requirements<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree of related subject from accredited university</li><li>
Illinois teaching certificate</li><li>
Experience is preferred, but not necessary for hiring</li><li>
Hebrew proficiency</li><li>
Background knowledge of Jewish holidays, basic Jewish practices, and Bible content.</li></ul>
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, accident and other insurance, sick/personal time, 403(b) retirement plan, leave early for Shabbat, professional development opportunities, wonderful leadership team and belonging to an amazing community. Come join us! 
Interested candidates, please apply to https://tinyurl.com/SSDSJobs</div>

Grades 1-2 Judaic Studies Teacher

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Hebrew/Judaic Studies Special Education Teacher

Grades 1-2 Judaic Studies Teacher