SPED Teacher (LBS1) – 2/3 Caseload

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,469 - 82,839; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago invites applications for licensed teachers to lead instruction and manage classrooms in North/Northwest Side. You will plan lessons, monitor student progress, enforce discipline, and collaborate with counselors, case managers, and fellow teachers to support every student.

The role requires an Illinois ISBE teaching license (LBS1 endorsement preferred), a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to engage diverse learners while upholding CPS standards and district

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

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
• 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

Job description

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago invites applications for licensed teachers to lead instruction and manage classrooms in North/Northwest Side. You will plan lessons, monitor student progress, enforce discipline, and collaborate with counselors, case managers, and fellow teachers to support every student.

The role requires an Illinois ISBE teaching license (LBS1 endorsement preferred), a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to engage diverse learners while upholding CPS standards and district