Diverse Learners SPED Teacher (LBS1)

Chicago Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Diverse Learners Teacher to support students with diverse needs under the school principal's supervision. The position focuses on instruction, progress tracking, and discipline across assigned classes, with collaboration among case managers, counselors, and general education teachers.

The role requires a valid Illinois ISBE teaching license with LBS1 endorsement, a bachelor's degree or higher, and a commitment to equity, inclusive practices, and using data to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an 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.

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 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.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective communication

Cultural competence

Equity focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Diverse Learners Teacher to support students with diverse needs under the school principal's supervision. The position focuses on instruction, progress tracking, and discipline across assigned classes, with collaboration among case managers, counselors, and general education teachers.

The role requires a valid Illinois ISBE teaching license with LBS1 endorsement, a bachelor's degree or higher, and a commitment to equity, inclusive practices, and using data to