Case Manager/Special Education Teacher 3rd -5th grade

About the role

The Diverse Learners Teacher position is under the supervision of the school principal. This role involves instruction, progress tracking, and discipline of assigned classes, along with other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that align with state guidelines and student needs.
• Collaborate with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to address the educational and social needs of diverse learners.
• Participate on multidisciplinary teams to promote students' wellbeing and ensure their success.
• Create a respectful classroom culture with strong management of student behaviors and classroom procedures that appreciate and celebrate diversity.
• Select learning objectives and design coherent instruction and assessments based on a deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and sound professional judgment, especially in interactions with administration, colleagues, families, and students.
• Design 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.
• 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 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 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.

Qualifications

• Achieve a valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, endorsed in LBS1.
• Work collaboratively with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs of students.
• Establish a respectful classroom culture with strong management of student behaviors and classroom procedures that promote and appreciate 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge.
• Ability to design coherent instruction and assessments.
• Strong classroom management and behavior management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and sound professional judgment.
• Mastery and innovative use of curriculum supplements and technology resources.
• Advocacy for the district’s vision and commitment to 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.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health coverage options.
• Financial Security: Strong retirement and savings options.
• Work-Life Balance: Competitive paid time off policies.