Inclusive Diverse Learners Teacher - Special Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Behavioral Health & EAP

Employee Wellness Program

Basic Life Insurance

Pension Plans

Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b)

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 in Chicago, IL is seeking a Diverse Learners Teacher to support students with diverse needs. You will design instruction, align objectives with IEPs, and work with case managers and general education teachers to promote student growth.

The role emphasizes equity, culturally responsive teaching, safe classroom management, and the use of technology and curriculum resources to personalize learning for every student.

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

• 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

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Professional judgment

Education

ISBE teaching license with LBS1 endorsement

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago, IL is seeking a Diverse Learners Teacher to support students with diverse needs. You will design instruction, align objectives with IEPs, and work with case managers and general education teachers to promote student growth.

The role emphasizes equity, culturally responsive teaching, safe classroom management, and the use of technology and curriculum resources to personalize learning for every student.