Anticipated SY27 Moderate Primary Cluster SpEd Tchr

Chicago Public Schools • Chicago, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the school principal, teachers are responsible for the instruction, progress, tracking, and discipline of all students in assigned classes, and performs other duties as assigned and required.

Specialty Functions:
A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, endorsed in LBS1
Set goals for the individualized education plan 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' well­being

Essential Functions:
Within the context of the CPS Framework for Teaching, all teachers should utilize a continuous improvement process that refines his or her teaching practice. Each teacher should...
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

Requirements

• A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, endorsed in LBS1
• A bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• Completion of the CPS online application and teaching profile at cps.edu/teach
• A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the role
• Must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago or be willing to become a resident within six months of the date of employment (exemptions may be available for certain high-needs positions)
• Must satisfactorily complete all CPS onboarding requirements, including passing a tuberculosis test, drug test, and state and federal criminal background checks

Responsibilities

• Instruction of all students in assigned classes
• Tracking of student progress
• Discipline of all students in assigned classes
• Setting goals for individualized education plans in accordance with State of Illinois IEP guidelines
• Collaborating with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs of students
• Participating on the multidisciplinary team to promote students' well-being
• Demonstrating a deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge
• Selecting learning objectives and designing coherent instruction and assessments
• Creating an environment for effective student learning and growth
• Establishing a respectful classroom culture with strong management of student behaviors and classroom procedures
• Promoting and appreciating the cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity of students
• Responding to the needs of all students by designing engaging classroom instruction
• Using appropriately challenging questions, communication and discussion techniques, and instructionally aligned assessments
• Prioritizing student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school wide systems of management and discipline
• Personalizing student learning through mastery and innovative use of curriculum supplements and technology resources
• Advocating for the district’s vision and committing to common themes of equity, cultural competence, high expectations, developmental appropriateness, attention to individual students, appropriate use of technology, and student assumption of responsibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level