Teachers (Elementary Special Education)

Chicago Public Schools

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 64,469 - 82,839

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Competitive paid time off

Retirement and savings options

Job summary

A public education institution in Chicago is seeking dedicated Teachers for Elementary Special Education to foster inclusive classrooms, ensuring all students thrive academically and personally. The role requires a bachelor's degree and Illinois teaching license with a special education endorsement. You will collaborate with other educators and support staff, create individualized education plans, and engage with families to enhance student learning experiences. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

Must hold a bachelor's degree and Illinois teaching license with special education endorsement.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student needs.
Experience in teaching special education preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach elementary special education.
Set goals for individual education plans in accordance with state guidelines.
Create an effective learning environment for diverse students.
Personalize student learning and utilize technology resources.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field of study that prepares for a career in teaching

Illinois teaching license with special education endorsement

Job description

Posting Date

May 14, 2024, 3:53:56 PM

Primary Location

Salary Range: $64,469.94 to $82,839.39

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.

Application: Apply at cps.edu/careers.

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