Special Education Teacher: Empower Students & Equity

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

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) seeks a licensed teacher to lead instruction, monitor progress, track student growth, and maintain classroom discipline under the supervision of the school principal. You will collaborate with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs, set IEP goals, and promote student wellbeing through responsive teaching.

The role requires a commitment to equity, cultural competence, high expectations, and thoughtful use

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 from a regionally accredited institution of higher education

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) seeks a licensed teacher to lead instruction, monitor progress, track student growth, and maintain classroom discipline under the supervision of the school principal. You will collaborate with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs, set IEP goals, and promote student wellbeing through responsive teaching.

The role requires a commitment to equity, cultural competence, high expectations, and thoughtful use