SPED Teacher (LBS1) - Empower Diverse Learners

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

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks a licensed teacher to join our team at the Far South Side campus. Under the supervision of the principal, you will instruct, monitor progress, track development, and maintain discipline for students in assigned classes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and a valid Illinois teaching license with the appropriate endorsement for the role. CPS offers extensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits as part of a comprehensive compensation package.

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 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 instruction with appropriately challenging questions and aligned assessments.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and 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 discipline systems.
• Personalize student learning through mastery and use of curriculum supplements and technology resources.
• Advocate for equity, cultural competence, high expectations, and developmental appropriateness for all students.

Skills

Content knowledge and pedagogy

Classroom management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Illinois teaching license or eligibility

Job description

Chicago Public Schools seeks a licensed teacher to join our team at the Far South Side campus. Under the supervision of the principal, you will instruct, monitor progress, track development, and maintain discipline for students in assigned classes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and a valid Illinois teaching license with the appropriate endorsement for the role. CPS offers extensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits as part of a comprehensive compensation package.