Immediate Opening: IL Special Education Teacher

Regeneration Schools•Chicago, IL

4d•$60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

ReGeneration Schools is seeking an experienced full-time Special Education Teacher for K–8 grades at its CICS Washington Park campus for the 2026–2027 school year. The teacher is primarily responsible for providing academic, emotional, and physical services to students who need additional support to participate and thrive in the school’s core academic program. The role works closely with the school team to support students with low-incidence learning disabilities and emotional disabilities in accordance with their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), helping them develop their potential and systematically build socially appropriate behavior. The position calls for strong content knowledge, the ability to deliver excellent learning experiences that deepen students’ understanding of literacy concepts, and a commitment to improving practice through collaboration. The teacher will contribute to students’ academic achievement, well-being, and readiness for the next academic level.

Requirements

Valid LBS1 Teacher Certification.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
1–5 years of teaching experience.
Mastery of academic subjects and behavioral interventions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Flexibility in response to changing priorities and conditions.
Initiative and creativity.
High expectations for personal and team performance.
Belief that low-income students can become college- and career-ready.

Responsibilities

Implement curricula and activities that meet academic standards.
Set achievable IEP goals that are comparable to those for non-disabled learners and comply with the State of Illinois.
Develop draft IEPs for initial students with disabilities and annual reviews two weeks before the IEP meeting.
Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals assigned to students or special education classrooms.
Design, implement, and use formal and informal assessments to measure student progress.
Collaborate with the school team to determine students’ instructional and social needs and support their success and well-being.
Work with fellow teachers to create a data-driven, learner-centered, friendly, and safe environment with shared responsibility for achievement.
Work with the RTI team by recommending appropriate accommodations or interventions for students in the RTI process.
Adhere to and support school policies, core values, high expectations, and the code of conduct.
Set and attain ambitious student achievement and social-emotional benchmarks.
Model and encourage appropriate student behavior, including grit, self-control, social intelligence, optimism, and curiosity.
Work with the school team to evaluate and improve instructional, culture-building, and leadership skills.
Maintain a classroom characterized by discipline, order, and rigor.
Ensure students are prepared to graduate to 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.