SPED Teacher

Taleo Social Sourcing•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Public Schools is an urban district committed to providing a high-quality public education for every child that prepares students for success in college, career, and civic life. Under the supervision of the school principal, the Diverse Learners Teacher is responsible for instruction, progress monitoring, tracking, and discipline of students in assigned classes, along with other assigned duties. The teacher develops achievable individualized education plan (IEP) goals consistent with Illinois guidelines and collaborates with case managers, counselors, general education teachers, and the multidisciplinary team to address students’ instructional and social needs and well-being. Within the CPS Framework for Teaching, the teacher continuously refines teaching practice; designs coherent instruction and aligned assessments based on content, pedagogy, and student knowledge; fosters a respectful, well-managed classroom that values students’ cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity; and provides engaging, appropriately challenging instruction responsive to all students. The teacher communicates effectively, exercises professional judgment, promotes student safety, personalizes learning using curriculum supplements and technology where available, and supports CPS themes including equity, cultural competence, high expectations, developmental appropriateness, and attention to individual student needs. Employment requires City of Chicago residency or willingness to establish residency within six months of employment, subject to possible exemptions for certain high-needs positions. New hires must complete CPS onboarding requirements, including tuberculosis and drug testing and state and federal criminal background checks. CPS is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the role; the specialty function specifies LBS1 endorsement.
Completion of the CPS online application and teaching profile.
Must be a City of Chicago resident or willing to become one within six months of employment, subject to possible exemptions for certain high-needs positions.
New hires must satisfactorily complete CPS onboarding requirements, including a tuberculosis test, drug test, and state and federal criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction and oversee the progress, tracking, and discipline of students in assigned classes.
Set achievable IEP goals comparable to students’ peers and consistent with State of Illinois IEP guidelines.
Collaborate with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to identify students’ instructional and social needs.
Participate on the multidisciplinary team to promote students’ well-being.
Continuously refine teaching practice within the CPS Framework for Teaching.
Select learning objectives and design coherent instruction and assessments using knowledge of content, pedagogy, and students.
Establish a respectful classroom culture and effective classroom management and procedures that value cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity.
Design engaging instruction, appropriately challenging questions, communication and discussion techniques, and aligned assessments to meet the needs of all students.
Use strong oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and professional judgment when interacting with administrators, colleagues, families, and students.
Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school-wide management and discipline systems.
Personalize student learning through effective use of curriculum supplements and available technology resources.
Advocate for the district’s vision and its themes of equity, cultural competence, high expectations, developmental appropriateness, attention to individual needs, appropriate technology use, and student responsibility.
Complete CPS onboarding requirements, including required testing and background checks.
Meet the City of Chicago residency requirement or become a resident within six months of employment, unless an exemption applies.