Diverse Learners SPED Teacher – Inclusive Impact

CPS; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b)

Supplemental Retirement Plans (457(b))

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Spot Pet Insurance

Paid Leave

Sick Leave

Vacation Days

Parental Leaves

Short-Term Disability

Religious Holidays

Leaves

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Diverse Learners Teacher to support students in inclusive settings under the supervision of the principal. The role focuses on instruction, progress monitoring, tracking, and discipline for all students in assigned classes, aligned with CPS expectations.

Candidates should hold a valid Illinois teaching license (LBS1 endorsement), a bachelor’s degree or higher, and complete the CPS online application.

Qualifications

• 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 the appropriate endorsement(s) for the role – information on obtaining a valid teacher license can be found at isbe.net/licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, progress tracking, and discipline for all students in assigned classes.
• Collaborate with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensure success while also participating on the multidisciplinary team to promote students’ wellbeing.
• Set goals for the individualized education plan that are achievable and comparable to a student’s peers in accordance with the State of Illinois IEP guidelines.
• Create an environment for effective student learning and growth by establishing a respectful classroom culture with strong management of student behaviors and classroom procedures that promotes and appreciates the cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity of students.
• Respond to the needs of all students by designing engaging classroom instruction with appropriately challenging questions, communication and discussion techniques, and instructionally aligned assessments.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and exercise sound, professional judgment especially in interactions with administration, 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, as available.
• Advocate for the district’s vision and commit to our district’s common themes of equity, cultural competence, high expectations, developmental appropriateness, attention to individual students (including those with special needs), appropriate use of technology, and student assumption of responsibility.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Diverse Learners Teacher to support students in inclusive settings under the supervision of the principal. The role focuses on instruction, progress monitoring, tracking, and discipline for all students in assigned classes, aligned with CPS expectations.

Candidates should hold a valid Illinois teaching license (LBS1 endorsement), a bachelor’s degree or higher, and complete the CPS online application.