Special Education Teacher SY26-27

About the role

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for and champion diverse learners, ensuring their growth and preparing them for post-secondary success
• Accommodate and modify curriculum to meet student needs and support access to the general education curriculum for students in co-taught settings
• Create, accommodate, and modify curriculum to align to IEP goals
• Provide instruction that is culturally responsive and culturally sustaining
• Use data to refine lessons and inform instructional practices
• Develop IEP goals and objectives that address students’ needs and progress monitor progress
• Design, implement, and support behavior management plans
• Execute Noble’s Community Pact with fidelity in order to create a positive, structured learning environment where students are safe and supported and empowered to grow academically

Requirements

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary lives
• A proven track record of results in previous roles
• A self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
• A proven commitment to serving students of color and contributing to anti-racism in practice and disposition

Qualifications

• An Illinois Teaching License (PEL or ELS) with Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement (LBSI) or an out-of-state equivalent of a Special Education teaching license
• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits

We strive to be the best place to work. We offer a predictable salary schedule for teachers, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in-use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding financial benefits for teachers to obtain licensure while teaching at Noble. Compensations range is $60,000-$81,000.

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.