Special Education Teacher (LBS1) – Inclusive Classroom

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

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a licensed teacher to join our Urban district, providing instruction, progress tracking, and discipline within assigned classes under the principal's supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, CPS teaching profile, and Illinois teaching license with endorsements. The role emphasizes collaboration with case managers and other educators to support diverse learners and ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• 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 - information on obtaining a valid teacher license can be found at isbe.net/licensure.

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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Completion of CPS online application and teaching profile

Illinois State Board of Education teaching license with appropriate endorsements

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a licensed teacher to join our Urban district, providing instruction, progress tracking, and discipline within assigned classes under the principal's supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, CPS teaching profile, and Illinois teaching license with endorsements. The role emphasizes collaboration with case managers and other educators to support diverse learners and ensure student success.