SY26-27 Anticipated (4-8 Grade) Special Education Teacher

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge 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.
• Work collaboratively with case managers, counselors, and general education teachers to determine instructional and social needs of students.
• 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.

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

• 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.
• Participate on the multidisciplinary team to promote students' wellbeing.

Skills

• Deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound, professional judgment especially in interactions with administration, colleagues, families, and students.
• 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.