Special Education Teacher - 2025/2026 School Year (Woodlawn MS)

Woodlawn Middle School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,300 - 85,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Chicago is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher for the 2025/2026 school year. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing students for success in college while analyzing formative assessment data to enhance instruction. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in education, possess the appropriate state licensure, and have at least 2 years of urban teaching experience. Competitive salary range of $66,300 to $85,800 with comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of urban teaching experience in related field.
• Experience in program planning and development.
• Excellent teaching abilities and openness to professional feedback.

Responsibilities

• Prepare students for success in college regardless of tested ability.
• Analyze and use formative assessment data to improve instruction.
• Design curriculum and assessments using learning standards.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Reflection and receptiveness to feedback

Program planning and development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

Appropriate state licensure

Job description

Special Education Teacher – 2025/2026 School Year (Woodlawn MS)

University of Chicago Woodlawn Middle School – Chicago, Illinois. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5462498
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Dec 08, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $66,300 – $85,800 Per Year

Job Description

The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission: 1) to assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community; 2) to contribute to the community through student research, service, and leadership; and 3) to improve teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders. Woodlawn High School educates students in grades 6 - 8.

Full‑time salaried Special Education teaching position responsible for preparing students, regardless of tested ability, for success in college. Analyzes and uses formative assessment data to improve instruction, designs curriculum and assessments using the learning standards of the University of Chicago Charter School, participates in professional development activities and enables students to contribute to the community through the creation of new knowledge.

Position Qualifications

• Applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree in education and appropriate state licensure.
• At least 2 years of urban teaching experience in related field and proven program planning and development experience.
• Excellent teacher of students, reflective and receptive to professional feedback and coaching, and possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Pay Range: $66,300.00 – $85,800.00

UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS’s commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required