SY26-27 Anticipated (PreK-3) Special Education Teacher

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

CPS is an urban district on the rise, providing support and resources to staff to make a difference where it's needed most. The mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, preparing them for success in college, career, and civic life. This position, titled Diverse Learners Teacher, operates under the supervision of the school principal. Teachers are responsible for the instruction, progress, tracking, and discipline of all students in assigned classes, and perform other duties as assigned and required. Specialty functions include setting goals for individualized education plans in accordance with State of Illinois IEP guidelines and working collaboratively with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs of students, while also participating on the multidisciplinary team to promote students' well-being.

Requirements

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 - information on obtaining a valid teacher license can be found at isbe.net/licensure
A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, endorsed in LBS1

Responsibilities

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' 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