Temporary SPED Teacher (6-8)

About CPS

We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enable 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 under the supervision of the school principal.
• Set achievable goals for Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in accordance with Illinois IEP guidelines.
• Collaborate with case managers, counselors, and general‑education teachers to determine instructional and social needs of students.
• Participate on multidisciplinary teams to promote student wellbeing.
• Utilize the CPS Framework for Teaching and a continuous improvement process to refine teaching practice.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of content, pedagogy, and student knowledge to select learning objectives and design coherent instruction and assessments.
• Create a respectful classroom culture that appreciates cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity, and manage student behavior and procedures effectively.
• Design engaging instruction with challenging questions, communication and discussion techniques, and aligned assessments to meet the needs of all students.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication, strong interpersonal skills, and sound professional judgment in interactions with administration, colleagues, families, and students.
• Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school‑wide discipline systems.
• Personalize student learning using curriculum supplements and technology resources.
• Advocate for CPS’s 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.
• Completion of the CPS online application and teaching profile at cps.edu/teach.
• Valid Illinois State Board of Education teaching license endorsed in LBS1 (or appropriate endorsement for the role).
• Physical ability to perform light work: exert up to 20 lb occasionally, up to 10 lb frequently, or negligible force constantly.
• Residency requirement: must be a Chicago resident or willing to become one within six months of hire (exemptions may apply for certain high‑needs positions).
• Successful completion of CPS onboarding requirements, including tuberculosis test, drug test, and state and federal criminal background checks.
• Compliance with CPS’s drug‑ and‑alcohol‑free workplace policy and equal‑opportunity regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage with medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and behavioral health options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness programs.
• Financial security through basic life insurance, life and disability insurance, pension plans, supplemental retirement plans (403(b) and 457(b)), and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Spot pet insurance.
• Paid leave, sick leave, vacation days, parental leave, short‑term disability, and religious holidays.

Pay

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