Teachers (Elementary Special Education)

Chicago Public Schools

Madison (WV)

On-site

USD 64,469 - 82,839

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Paid Leave

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

An urban school district is seeking a Teacher for Elementary Special Education. This role will involve creating a supportive learning environment tailored to diverse student needs, collaborating with staff to promote student success, and managing classroom dynamics. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and an Illinois teaching license with a special education endorsement. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including health, wellness, and work-life balance provisions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Teach elementary special education.
Set goals for individual education plans that align with state guidelines.
Work with case managers and general education teachers to support students.
Manage classroom culture and student behaviors effectively.
Design engaging classroom instruction tailored to diverse student needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Cultural competence

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in teaching or equivalent

Illinois teaching license with special education endorsement

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.

Benefits

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