Diverse Learners Teacher (LBS1) - Impactful Co-Teaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pension plans

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Diverse Learners Teacher to lead instruction for students with diverse learning needs at CPS. The role emphasizes planning, progress tracking, and consistent discipline within the classroom, under principal supervision.

Practices should align with CPS’s equity and high-expectation framework, and involve collaboration with case managers, counselors, and general education staff to promote student wellbeing and success.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education with LBS1 endorsement.
• Complete CPS online application and teaching profile at cps.edu/teach.

Responsibilities

• Teach and manage instruction, progress, tracking, and discipline of all students in assigned classes.
• Collaborate with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to address students’ instructional and social needs.
• Demonstrate deep content knowledge, design coherent instruction, and establish a respectful, diverse classroom culture.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Classroom management

Equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Illinois State Board of Education license with LBS1

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a Diverse Learners Teacher to lead instruction for students with diverse learning needs at CPS. The role emphasizes planning, progress tracking, and consistent discipline within the classroom, under principal supervision.

Practices should align with CPS’s equity and high-expectation framework, and involve collaboration with case managers, counselors, and general education staff to promote student wellbeing and success.