Special Education Teacher

1 month ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Public Schools Full time
About Chicago Public Schools

We are a dynamic urban district committed to providing a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

Job 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 perform other duties as assigned and required.

Specialty Functions:
  • 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' well-being
Essential Functions:
  • 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 https://www.cps.edu
  • 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 https://www.isbe.net
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
  • All new hires must satisfactorily complete all CPS onboarding requirements which include, but are not limited to, passing a tuberculosis test, drug test, and state and federal criminal background checks
Equal Opportunity Compliance:

It is the policy of the Board to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of any classifications protected by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and applicable federal, state, or local laws or ordinances, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy discrimination), gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation

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