Special Education Teacher: Empower Diverse Learners

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

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago is seeking an instructional professional to lead classroom instruction in alignment with CPS standards. You will plan lessons, assess student progress, manage the classroom, and collaborate with colleagues and families to support student success.

The role requires a valid Illinois teaching license with the appropriate endorsement and a bachelor's degree or higher. Excellent communication, cultural responsiveness, and commitment to equity in a diverse urban

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

• Under the supervision of the school principal, teachers are responsible for the instruction, progress, tracking, and discipline of all students in assigned classes, and performs other duties as assigned and required.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago is seeking an instructional professional to lead classroom instruction in alignment with CPS standards. You will plan lessons, assess student progress, manage the classroom, and collaborate with colleagues and families to support student success.

The role requires a valid Illinois teaching license with the appropriate endorsement and a bachelor's degree or higher. Excellent communication, cultural responsiveness, and commitment to equity in a diverse urban