LBS1 SPED Teacher – IEP & Inclusion Lead

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking teachers for the Southwest Side location (Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center area). The role requires a valid Illinois teaching license (LBS1) and a bachelor’s degree or higher, with CPS online application and teaching profile completion.

Under principal supervision, teachers will be responsible for instruction, progress, tracking, discipline, and collaborating with case managers and other staff to support student needs and success.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Illinois teaching license (LBS1)

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking teachers for the Southwest Side location (Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center area). The role requires a valid Illinois teaching license (LBS1) and a bachelor’s degree or higher, with CPS online application and teaching profile completion.

Under principal supervision, teachers will be responsible for instruction, progress, tracking, discipline, and collaborating with case managers and other staff to support student needs and success.