Special Education Teacher - 2024/2025 School Year (North Kenwood/Oakland Campus)

The UChicago Charter School's North Kenwood/Oakland campus is named after and located at the juncture of the South Side neighborhoods of North Kenwood and Oakland, historic communities formed by African Americans and others seeking a better life, including high quality educational opportunities for their children. In 2008, North Kenwood/Oakland was honored as the recipient of the Illinois State Federation of Community Schools' Dimon Distinguished Community Schools Award.

The University of Chicago Charter School Corporation expects our teachers and staff to enable each and every one of our students to learn and achieve at high levels. Learning is demanding intellectual work that depends on good instruction, comprehensive academic and social supports, and a school culture of high expectations-all of which is made possible by the best individual and collaborative efforts of our teachers and staff.

Position Summary:

Full-time salaried teaching position responsible for preparing students, regardless of tested ability, for success in college. Analyzes and uses formative assessment data to improve instruction, designs curriculum and assessments using the learning standards of the University of Chicago Charter School, participates in professional development activities and enables students to contribute to the community through the creation of new knowledge.

Position Qualifications:

• Excellent teacher with proven experience enabling students to meet high expectations

• Reflective and receptive to providing and receiving professional feedback and coaching

• Collaborative, collegial, goal-oriented, mission-driven, accountable, responsible, self-managed, and self-motivated

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree with Professional Education Licensure (PEL) with LBS I endorsement

• Proven commitment to curriculum and assessment planning and professional development

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