Bilingual Special Education Teacher (Spanish)

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago is seeking a qualified teacher to join our urban district. You will instruct, track progress, and maintain classroom discipline while delivering engaging instruction and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and an Illinois LBS1 license, with a focus on equity and high expectations in diverse classrooms. This is a union position with standard CPS benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• Completion of the CPS online application and teaching profile at cps.edu/teach
• A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education with LBS1 endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge, in order to select learning objectives and design coherent instruction and assessments.
• Create an environment for effective student learning with a respectful classroom culture and strong management of student behaviors and classroom procedures that promotes and appreciates diversity.
• Respond to the needs of all students by designing engaging classroom instruction with appropriately challenging questions and instructionally aligned assessments.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and exercise sound, professional judgment with administrators, colleagues, families, and students.
• Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school-wide systems of management and discipline.
• Personalize student learning through mastery and innovative use of curriculum supplements and technology resources.
• Advocate for the district’s vision and equity themes.

Skills

Collaboration

Classroom management

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Illinois teaching license (LBS1)

Job description

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago is seeking a qualified teacher to join our urban district. You will instruct, track progress, and maintain classroom discipline while delivering engaging instruction and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and an Illinois LBS1 license, with a focus on equity and high expectations in diverse classrooms. This is a union position with standard CPS benefits and career growth opportunities.