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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 its 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 (Cluster Program Experience Preferred)
We are looking for DL Cluster teacher who is experienced in significantly modifying grade level curriculum for students in the Cluster program. A reading endorsement is preferred. Proven success in Reading and Math instruction is required. Applicants should detail their experience with curriculum implementation in both Reading and Math. Please send an email to with a letter of introduction and a resume highlighting your innovative and successful practices in the Cluster Program.
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 students 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 districts vision and commit to our districts 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 bachelors degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
Completion of the CPS online application and teaching profile at 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 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 . 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 .
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