SY27 Moderate Primary Cluster SpEd Tchr

Chicago Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Diverse Learners Teacher to provide inclusive instruction and support for all students in assigned classes. The role requires a valid Illinois teaching license endorsed in LBS1 and a commitment to equity and high expectations.

The teacher will deliver coherent instruction, track student progress, and maintain a classroom environment that respects cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity while collaborating with families and staff to ensure student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution
• Illinois State Board of Education teaching license with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Complete CPS online application and teaching profile at cps.edu/teach

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and monitor progress for all students
• Create a respectful, inclusive classroom culture with strong management
• Design engaging instruction with appropriately challenging questions and assessments
• Exhibit strong oral and written communication with administrators, colleagues, families, and students
• Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct
• Personalize learning using curriculum supplements and technology as available
• Advocate for equity, high expectations, and developmental appropriateness for all students

Skills

Diverse learners

Classroom management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Illinois teaching license (LBS1)

Job description

ABOUT CPS: We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enables them to make the greatest difference where it's needed most. Be a part of the change. Our mission is to provide a high quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career and civic life.

Position Title: Diverse Learners Teacher

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.

Specialty Functions :

• A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, endorsed in LBS1

Essential Functions:

• Within the context of the CPS Framework for Teaching, all teachers should utilize a continuous improvement process that refines his or her teaching practice. Each teacher should…
• 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

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• 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 - information on obtaining a valid teacher license can be found at isbe.net/licensure

Physical Requirements:

Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Employment Expectations :

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), an employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago or be willing to become a resident within six months of the date of his/her employment with Chicago Public Schools. For certain high-needs positions, exemptions to this policy may be available.

All new hires must satisfactorily complete all CPS on boarding requirements which include, but are not limited to, passing a tuberculosis test, drug test and state and federal criminal background checks. CPS is a drug and alcohol free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

It is the policy of the Board to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation on the basis of any classifications protected by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois and applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy discrimination), gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, national origin or sexual orientation. Concerns or Inquiries should be made to the Equal Opportunity Compliance Office Administrator at [phone]. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and related regulations concerning sex discrimination also should be referred to the CPS Equal Opportunity Compliance Office [phone].

Benefits :

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have a