Temporary SPED Teacher: Impactful IEP & Inclusion

Chicago Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking licensed teachers for the North/Northwest Side location. Under the supervision of the school principal, teachers are responsible for instruction, progress tracking, and discipline of all students in assigned classes, and perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Illinois teaching license with LBS1 endorsement, a bachelor's degree, and has completed the CPS online application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• A valid Illinois teaching license with LBS1 endorsement.
• Completion of the CPS online application and teaching profile at cps.edu/teach

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge, 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

Skills

Content pedagogy

Student-centered instruction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking licensed teachers for the North/Northwest Side location. Under the supervision of the school principal, teachers are responsible for instruction, progress tracking, and discipline of all students in assigned classes, and perform other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Illinois teaching license with LBS1 endorsement, a bachelor's degree, and has completed the CPS online application.