Special Education Teacher

Applicant must be a team player, energetic, enthusiastic, patient, and willing to work collaboratively with children of any age. Aspirant must have strong classroom management skills and should be committed and willing to work beyond the regular school day.

Ideal candidates will have strong background in developing and overseeing the special education program to ensure that all students have the resources and supports in place to meet the goals set in their individual education plans (IEPs). Candidates should have proficiency designing differentiated instruction and progress monitoring tools to serve students needing special services. Special education teachers should engage in ongoing collaboration with general education teachers, clinicians, and parents/guardians. Case manager’s experience is desired.

All teachers new to the district must first gain eligibility in the CPS Teacher Quality Pool to be considered for teaching positions.