Primary SPED & Diverse Learners Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Pension plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Diverse Learners Teacher to support students with diverse needs at CPS. The role involves designing instruction aligned with IEPs, collaborating with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers, and promoting student wellbeing.

The candidate must hold a valid Illinois teaching license with the LBS1 endorsement, possess a bachelor's degree or higher, and complete the CPS online application.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Illinois teaching license with LBS1 endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Completion of CPS online application and teaching profile.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate deep content knowledge and design coherent instruction and assessments.
• Create a respectful, diverse classroom culture with strong management of student behaviors.
• Respond to all students' needs with engaging, appropriately challenging instruction.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication and professional judgment.
• Prioritize student safety per the Student Code of Conduct and school systems.
• Personalize learning using curriculum resources and technology as available.
• Advocate for CPS vision and equity-focused district themes.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Illinois teaching license (LBS1 endorsement)

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Diverse Learners Teacher to support students with diverse needs at CPS. The role involves designing instruction aligned with IEPs, collaborating with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers, and promoting student wellbeing.

The candidate must hold a valid Illinois teaching license with the LBS1 endorsement, possess a bachelor's degree or higher, and complete the CPS online application.