Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
ABOUT CPS: We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enables them to make the greatest difference where it’s needed most. Be a part of the change. Our mission is to provide a…
Skills: Special education, Instructional design, IEP development, Classroom management, Student assessment
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Teacher CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes, and performs related duties a…
Skills: Instructional planning, Classroom management, Curriculum development, Student assessment, Behavioral management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Temporary Part Time Seasonal Roles The Chicago Public Schools utilizes temporary part-time seasonal support in school-based, network and central office positions. Duties are identified by the hiring manager following the…
Skills: Data entry, Clerical duties, Filing, Communication, Office support
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Re-Opening Miscellaneous Employee Job Description Characteristics of the Class: Temporary role under the supervision of the school Principal responsible for supervision of students and other related duties as required to…
Skills: Student Supervision, Classroom Management, Health Screening, Technology Support, Communication
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
ABOUT CPS: We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enables them to make the greatest difference where it’s needed most. Be a part of the change. Our mission is to provide a…
Skills: Special education, LBS1 endorsement, Individualized education plan, Instructional design, Classroom management
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$110k–$130k/yr
Department Harris School Sit-D About the Department Policy with real impact doesn’t evolve from ideology or intuition, or even experience. At the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, developing effective…
Skills: Program management, Strategic leadership, Program evaluation, Stakeholder management, Public policy
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$114k–$154k/yr
Job Description Summary: The Compliance Lead for Government Programs serves as a senior subject matter expert supporting the Medicare Compliance Officer in executing and continuously enhancing the compliance program in a…
Skills: CMS Medicare Regulations, Compliance Program Management, Medicare Part C, Medicare Part D, Risk Assessment
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in …
Skills: Special Education Management, IDEA Compliance, IEP Development, Staff Supervision, Stakeholder Communication
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in …
Skills: Special Education Pedagogy, Instructional Leadership, Compliance Monitoring, IEP Development, Professional Development Facilitation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in …
Skills: Special Education Pedagogy, Instructional Leadership, Compliance Monitoring, IEP Development, Professional Development Facilitation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Re-Opening Miscellaneous Employee Job Description Characteristics of the Class: Temporary role under the supervision of the school Principal responsible for supervision of students and other related duties as required to…
Skills: Student Supervision, Basic Technology Support, Health Screening, Safety Protocol Compliance, Communication
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$125k–$135k/yr
POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Assistant General Counsel in the Contracts and Corporate Counseling Division works closely with the Department of Procurement and other agency departments to prepare the majority of the contra…
Skills: Contract law, Procurement, Construction law, Legal drafting, Contract negotiation
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in …
Skills: Commercial Contracting, Contract Negotiation, Public Procurement Law, Legal Drafting, Team Leadership
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Position Summary The Victim Advocate position is full-time, 40 hours per week (non-exempt, benefits available) and will primarily take place at our Little Village location. The Victim Advocate is part on a Resiliency tea…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Cross-cultural Competency, Microsoft Word
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) is a citywide collaborative of community-based agencies across Chicago working together to reduce rates of community violence. CP4P agencies and their partners are located in the nei…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Conflict Mediation, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Restorative Justice
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Position Summary The Case-Manager position is full-time, 40 hours per week (non-exempt, benefits available) and will primarily take place at our Little Village location. The Case-Manager is part on a Resiliency team of V…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, Cross-cultural Competency, Microsoft Word
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) is a citywide collaborative of community-based agencies across Chicago working together to reduce rates of community violence. CP4P agencies and their partners are located in the nei…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Conflict Mediation, Case Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Restorative Justice
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in …
Skills: Sports Administration, Program Implementation, Stakeholder Management, Budgetary Oversight, Compliance Monitoring
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Temporary Part Time Seasonal Roles The Chicago Public Schools utilizes temporary part-time seasonal support in school-based, network and central office positions. Duties are identified by the hiring manager following the…
Skills: Office Support, Data Entry, Filing, Phone Etiquette, Clerical Duties
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in …
Skills: English-Spanish Translation, Oral Interpretation, Editing, Proofreading, Project Management
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The teacher is responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of students while developing and implementing individualized education plans. They must collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure student success and maintain a respectful, inclusive classroom environment.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or higher and possess a valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education with an LBS1 endorsement. Applicants are also required to be residents of the City of Chicago or willing to relocate within six months of employment.
ABOUT CPS: We are an urban district on the rise. The support and resources we provide to our staff enables them to make the greatest difference where it’s needed most. Be a part of the change. 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.
Position 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 performs 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' wellbeing
Essential Functions:
Within the context of the CPS Framework for Teaching, all teachers should utilize a continuous improvement process that refines his or her teaching practice. Each teacher should...
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 cps.edu/teach
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 isbe.net/licensure
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. For certain high-needs positions, exemptions to this policy may be available.
All new hires must satisfactorily complete all CPS on boarding requirements which include, but are not limited to, passing a tuberculosis test, drug test and state and federal criminal background checks. CPS is a drug and alcohol free workplace.
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. Concerns or Inquiries should be made to the Equal Opportunity Compliance Office Administrator at (773) 553-1013. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and related regulations concerning sex discrimination also should be referred to the CPS Equal Opportunity Compliance Office (773) 553-1195.
Providing a high quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in life
Chicago Public Schools is looking for teachers, leaders, and non-instructional staff to transform the face of urban education. We are a team of passionate, committed, and talented professionals who believe that every CPS student will graduate prepared for success in college, career, and life. Come join us in making CPS a model for public school districts throughout the nation. CPS is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools providing education to over 340,000 children.
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