Tag: Chicago School Jobs

Winter Therapy Activities: Engaging Students in Speech Sessions During the Holiday Season

The holiday season brings cozy vibes, excitement, and the perfect chance to make speech therapy sessions even more engaging! For speech-language pathologists working in schools, winter-themed activities can add...

Surviving and Thriving in the Winter: Fun Ideas for Social Workers in Cold Weather

Winter brings a unique set of challenges and opportunities for school social workers. As temperatures drop and days get shorter, it’s easy to feel the “winter blues” set in....

Professional Development for Special Education Teachers: Opportunities This Fall

Every special education teacher has so much dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for your students, it is inspiring! But even superheroes need to recharge, and fall...

Preparing for 2025: How to Use Winter to Plan for the Future of Your School

With 2025 quickly approaching, school administrators and hiring professionals in the Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth areas need to take a strategic approach to planning. Winter is the perfect time...

Ask Dr. Dawn: “When Do I Start Interviewing for a Job in the Schools?”

Welcome to the Spotter Staffing series, “Ask Dr. Dawn” where Dr. Dawn Callahan Dennis, EdD, CCC-SLP, answers questions asked by students, therapists and special education teachers. This week, she...

What Happens If Your School Position Isn’t a Good Fit?

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, the school position we’ve landed in just doesn’t feel right. Maybe the school culture isn’t what you expected, or the workload is more overwhelming...

8 Assistive Technologies Every Teacher Should Know About

Our classrooms are vibrant communities where students with diverse needs come together to learn and grow. To help every student thrive, it’s essential to stay updated on the latest...

5 Things to Look For In Your Next School Position

Are you a dedicated and caring teacher or school therapist who is ready for a career change? Whether you’ve been in schools for years or are just starting your...

Keeping OT Students Engaged At the End of Semester

As the end of the semester quickly approaches, maintaining student engagement in occupational therapy (OT) courses becomes a crucial challenge. This time of year often means fatigue, distractions, and...

Keep an Eye on Your Health and Wellness in Busy School Seasons

In the busy and ever-changing world of education, school professionals, teachers and therapists can often find themselves in a whirlwind of responsibilities, lesson plans, grading, meetings, and extracurricular activities....