SY 26-27 Special Education Teacher (Early Childhood)
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. So we need to create sections based on content. We have sections: About CPS (maybe "About the role"? Actually "About CPS" is about organization, not role. Could treat as "About the role"? But they said use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We should include only those sections that have real specific content. We have content: "ABOUT CPS: ..." That's about the district, could be "About the role"? Might be better as "About the role" but it's about CPS. Could still use "About the role" heading and put that paragraph. Then we have "Specialty Functions" which are responsibilities/duties. Could map to "Responsibilities". Also "Essential Functions" also responsibilities. Could combine. Then "Minimum Qualifications & Requirements" -> "Requirements" or "Qualifications". They differentiate Requirements and Qualifications. We could put qualifications under "Qualifications". Requirements maybe "Requirements". But we have both "Minimum Qualifications & Requirements". Could split? Probably just one section "Qualifications" containing both. Then "Physical Requirements" maybe part of Requirements. Then "Employment Expectations" maybe part of Requirements. Then "Benefits" section present: Health & Wellness, Financial Security, Work-Life Balance. So we should include Benefits heading. Then "Pay" section: Salary Range given. So include Pay heading. Schedule: Not mentioned. So omit. We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. Remove those lines. We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all details from the posting except boilerplate. Let's extract substantive content: - ABOUT CPS paragraph: "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. Be a part of the change. 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." - Position Title: Diverse Learners Teacher (but we don't repeat as heading). Might still need to mention it somewhere? Probably not needed as heading; we can include it in a paragraph maybe under About the role? But instructions: do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. It doesn't forbid mentioning it elsewhere. Could include a short p: "Position Title: Diverse Learners Teacher". Might be considered metadata; but they said fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we can include a short p with Position Title. - Under supervision of the school principal, teachers are responsible for the instruction, progress, tracking, and discipline of all students in assigned classes, and performs other duties as assigned and required. - Specialty Functions: list: * A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, endorsed in LBS1 * Set goals for the individualized education plan that are achievable and comparable to a student's peers in accordance with the State of Illinois IEP guidelines * Work collaboratively with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensure success while also participating on the multidisciplinary team to promote students' wellbeing - Essential Functions (list): * Within the context of the CPS Framework for Teaching, all teachers should utilize a continuous improvement process that refines his or her teaching practice. * Each teacher should... - Demonstrate a deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge, in order to select learning objectives and design coherent instruction and assessments - Create an environment for effective student learning and growth by establishing a respectful classroom culture with strong management of student behaviors and classroom procedures that promotes and appreciates 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 - Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school wide systems of management and discipline - 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 - Minimum Qualifications & 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 - information on obtaining a valid teacher license can be found at isbe.net/licensure - Physical Requirements: * Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. - Employment Expectations: * As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), an employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago or be willing to become a resident within six months of the date of his/her employment with Chicago Public Schools. * For certain high-needs positions, exemptions to this policy may be available. * All new hires must satisfactorily complete all CPS on boarding requirements which include, but are not limited to, passing a tuberculosis test, drug test and state and federal criminal background checks. * CPS is a drug and alcohol free workplace. - Benefits: detailed list: * Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice CPS Is Committed To Providing Comprehensive Health Coverage To Our Employees And Their Eligible Dependents. You'll Have Access To a Variety Of Choices To Best Fit Your Needs - Medical Plan Options - Pharmacy - Dental - Vision - Behavioral Health & EAP - Employee Wellness Program * Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options: - Basic Life Insurance - Life and Disability Insurance - Pension Plans - Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) - Spot Pet Insurance * Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies: - Paid Leave - Sick Leave - Vacation Days - Parental Leaves - Short-Term Disability - Religious Holidays Leaves * Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details. - Posting Date Aug 7, 2026, 4:19:51 PM (metadata, can be short p or drop) - Primary Location South Side-6741 South Michigan Avenue (Charles Brownell Elem) (metadata) - Position Type Union Position (metadata) - Salary Range $64,469.94 to $82,839.39 (Pay) We need to output HTML fragment with headings
for sections we include: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also Requirements? But we have Qualifications covering requirements. Could also have Requirements separate but content overlapping. Better to have Qualifications (includes minimum qualifications & requirements, physical requirements, employment expectations). Could also have a separate Requirements section for physical requirements and employment expectations, but that may be thin. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So combine into Qualifications.
Responsibilities: combine Specialty Functions and Essential Functions.
Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown.
We'll produce:
About the role
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. Be a part of the change. 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.
Position Title: Diverse Learners Teacher
Under the supervision of the school principal, teachers are responsible for the instruction, progress, tracking, and discipline of all students in assigned classes, and performs other duties as assigned and required.
Responsibilities
- A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, endorsed in LBS1
- Set goals for the individualized education plan that are achievable and comparable to a student's peers in accordance with the State of Illinois IEP guidelines
- Work collaboratively with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensure success while also participating on the multidisciplinary team to promote students' wellbeing
- Within the context of the CPS Framework for Teaching, all teachers should utilize a continuous improvement process that refines his or her teaching practice.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge, in order to select learning objectives and design coherent instruction and assessments
- Create an environment for effective student learning and growth by establishing a respectful classroom culture with strong management of student behaviors and classroom procedures that promotes and appreciates 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
- Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school wide systems of management and discipline
- 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
Qualifications
- 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 - information on obtaining a valid teacher license can be found at isbe.net/licensure
- Physical Requirements: Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Employment Expectations: As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), an employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago or be willing to become a resident within six months of the date of his/her employment with Chicago Public Schools. For certain high-needs positions, exemptions to this policy may be available. All new hires must satisfactorily complete all CPS on boarding requirements which include, but are not limited to, passing a tuberculosis test, drug test and state and federal criminal