Immediate Opening: IL Special Education Teacher

Regeneration Schools•Chicago, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

ReGeneration Schools is seeking an experienced full-time Special Education Teacher (K-8 Grades) to join their CICS Washington Park campus for the 2026-2027 school year. The Special Education Teacher is primarily responsible for providing academic, emotional, and physical services for students who require additional support. This role involves working closely with the school team to supervise students with low incident LD/ED according to their Individualized Education Plan (IEP), helping them develop their full potential and increase socially appropriate behavior. The ideal candidate will have superior content knowledge, a track record of providing excellent learning experiences, and a commitment to continuous improvement through collaboration.

Requirements

Believes low-income students can become college and career ready.
High expectations for personal and team performance.
Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.
Demonstrate initiative and creativity.
Communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate mastery of academic subjects and behavioral interventions.
1-5 years of teaching experience
Valid LBS1 Teacher Certification required.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required.

Responsibilities

Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
Set goals for the individualized education plan (IEP) that are achievable and comparable to non-diverse learner students in accordance with the State of Illinois.
Develop draft IEPs for initial students with disabilities and/or annual reviews two weeks prior to the IEP meeting.
Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals that are assigned to students or special education classrooms.
Design, implement, and use informal and formal assessments to measure the progress of students.
Work collaboratively with the school team to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensure success, and promotes students’ well-being.
Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a data-driven, learner-centered, friendly, and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement.
Work with the RTI team by suggesting appropriate accommodations or interventions for students in the RTI process.
Adhere to and support all school policies to enforce school core values, high expectations, and a strict code of conduct.
Set and attain ambitious student achievement and social-emotional benchmarks.
Model and encourage appropriate student behavior (i.e. grit, self-control, social intelligence, optimism, and curiosity).
Work with the school team to constantly evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture building, and leadership skills.
Maintain a classroom that demonstrates discipline, order, and rigor.
Ensure that all students graduate ready for the next academic level.
Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.
Participate in mandatory summer orientation and training.
Other duties as assigned.