Teachers (Elementary Special Education)

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 83,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Job summary

Chicago Public Schools seeks an Elementary Special Education teacher in Chicago, IL. You will plan and deliver instruction for students with diverse needs, set IEP goals, and collaborate with case managers and general education teachers to ensure student success.

The role emphasizes equity, culturally responsive practice, and strong communication with families and staff, with a comprehensive benefits package and locally competitive salary.

Qualifications

Must hold a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field and Illinois teaching license with a special education endorsement.
Experience with IEP development and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong classroom management and instructional design skills.

Responsibilities

Teach elementary special education.
Set goals for IEPs that align with peers and IL guidelines.
Collaborate with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers.
Demonstrate deep knowledge of content, pedagogy, and assessment.
Create a respectful, culturally responsive classroom environment.
Respond to student needs with engaging instruction and aligned assessments.
Exhibit professional communication and sound judgment with staff and families.
Prioritize student safety per the Code of Conduct and school systems.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

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: Teachers (Elementary Special Education)

Location: 42 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60602

Essential Functions

Teach elementary special education.
Set goals for the individualized education plan (“IEP”) that are achievable and comparable to a student's peers in accordance with the State of Illinois IEP guidelines.
Work collaboratively with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensure success while also participating on the multidisciplinary team to promote students' well-being.
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.
Oversee tasks of classroom aides.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Must hold a bachelor’s degree in a field of study that prepares for a career in teaching or its equivalent, and Illinois teaching license with a special education endorsement.

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