Empower Diverse Learners: SPED Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a SPED Teacher for the North/Northwest Side location at Augustus Burley Elem. Under the principal’s supervision, you will instruct students, monitor progress, track IEP goals, and manage classroom discipline to support diverse learners.

You will collaborate with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to design inclusive, standards-aligned lessons, using technology where available.

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge, in order to select learning objectives and design coherent instruction
• 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
• 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

LBS1 endorsement

Teaching license

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a SPED Teacher for the North/Northwest Side location at Augustus Burley Elem. Under the principal’s supervision, you will instruct students, monitor progress, track IEP goals, and manage classroom discipline to support diverse learners.

You will collaborate with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to design inclusive, standards-aligned lessons, using technology where available.