Special Education Teacher; PreK-3 SPED LBS

Job Overview

Under the supervision of the school principal, teachers are responsible for instruction, progress monitoring, discipline of all students in assigned classes and perform other duties as assigned.

• Set goals for the individualized education plan (IEP) 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 and participate on the multidisciplinary team to promote student wellbeing.
• Utilize a continuous improvement process that refines teaching practice.
• Demonstrate 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 procedures that promotes and appreciates cultural, racial, and linguistic diversity.
• Respond to the needs of all students by designing engaging 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 particularly 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 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.

• A valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education, endorsed in LBS1 and with appropriate endorsement(s) for the role.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Completion of the CPS online application and teaching profile /teach.

• Light Work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

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

It is the policy of the Board to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation on the basis of any protected classifications. Inquiries should be made to the Equal Opportunity Compliance Office Administrator at . Title IX inquiries should be referred to CPS Equal Opportunity Compliance Office .

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Plan Options
  • Pharmacy
  • Vision
  • Behavioral Health & EAP
  • Employee Wellness Program
• Financial Security
  • 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

  CPS values the well‑being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies.