Temporary SPED Teacher: Ignite Student Growth

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

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a licensed teacher under the supervision of the school principal to oversee instruction, progress, tracking, and discipline for all students in assigned classes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and an Illinois ISBE license with appropriate endorsements. The district emphasizes equity, culturally responsive teaching, and collaboration with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• Completion of the CPS online application and teaching profile.
• A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education with endorsements for the role.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge to design instruction and assessments.
• Create a respectful classroom culture with strong management of student behaviors and classroom procedures that promotes and appreciates the 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 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.
• Advocate for the district’s vision and equity-focused themes.

Skills

Classroom management

Oral communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Equity & diversity sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Illinois ISBE teaching license with endorsements

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a licensed teacher under the supervision of the school principal to oversee instruction, progress, tracking, and discipline for all students in assigned classes.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and an Illinois ISBE license with appropriate endorsements. The district emphasizes equity, culturally responsive teaching, and collaboration with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers.