Special Education Teacher (Bilingual Spanish)

ABOUT CPS: We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enables them to make the greatest difference where it’s needed most. Our mission is to provide a high quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career and civic life.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, track progress, and discipline all students in assigned classes.
• Set achievable goals for individualized education plans (IEPs) in accordance with Illinois guidelines.
• Collaborate with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs.
• Participate on multidisciplinary teams to promote student wellbeing.
• Utilize the CPS Framework for Teaching and a continuous improvement process to refine practice.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge to design coherent instruction and assessments.
• Establish a respectful classroom culture that appreciates cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity.
• Design engaging instruction with challenging questions, communication techniques, and aligned assessments.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication, strong interpersonal skills, and sound professional judgment.
• Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school‑wide discipline systems.
• Personalize learning using curriculum supplements and technology resources.
• Advocate for district vision and common themes of equity, cultural competence, high expectations, developmental appropriateness, appropriate technology use, and student responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• Valid Illinois State Board of Education teaching license endorsed in LBS1.
• Completion of the CPS online application and teaching profile.
• Physical ability to perform light work (up to 20 lb occasionally, up to 10 lb frequently).
• Residency requirement: be a Chicago resident or willing to become one within six months (exemptions may apply for certain high‑needs positions).
• Successful completion of CPS onboarding requirements, including tuberculosis test, drug test, and state/federal background checks.
• Compliance with CPS drug‑ and‑alcohol‑free workplace policy.
• Adherence to CPS non‑discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage with medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and behavioral health options.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives.
• Basic life insurance, life and disability insurance.
• Pension plans and supplemental retirement options (403(b) and 457(b)).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and pet insurance.
• Paid leave, sick leave, vacation days, parental leave, short‑term disability, and religious holiday leave.

Pay

Salary range: $64,469.94 to $82,839.39

Posting Date: September 16, 2026