Impactful Temporary Special Education Teacher (LBS1)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking licensed teachers to join our urban district, delivering high-quality instruction across Chicago. The role emphasizes equity, student growth, and collaborative planning with specialists to meet diverse learner needs.

Under the school principal, teachers will manage instruction, progress, and classroom discipline while contributing to a safe, engaging learning environment aligned with CPS goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• Illinois State Board of Education teaching license with LBS1 endorsement.
• 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

• Under supervision of the principal, teach assigned classes and manage instruction, progress, tracking and discipline.
• Collaborate with case managers, counselors and general education teachers to support students with diverse needs.
• Maintain a safe classroom environment and uphold school-wide policies and procedures.
• 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

ISBE teaching license w/ LBS1 endorsement

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking licensed teachers to join our urban district, delivering high-quality instruction across Chicago. The role emphasizes equity, student growth, and collaborative planning with specialists to meet diverse learner needs.

Under the school principal, teachers will manage instruction, progress, and classroom discipline while contributing to a safe, engaging learning environment aligned with CPS goals.