Special Education Teacher (2026-2027SY)

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Title: Special Education Teacher (2026-2027SY) Location: CICS Prairie- 11530 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60628 Reports To: Principal: Salary: Starting salary for certified teachers starts at $70,000 Employee Type: Regular Full Time: Start Date: August 2025: The mission of Distinctive Schools, an educational practice leader committed to social justice and the elevation of access and achievement in historically marginalized communities, is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism. Position Overview: Special Education Teachers are responsible for practices and behaviors which demonstrate necessary teaching competencies, effective classroom management, positive personal qualities, and other instructional matters. The role of the Special Education Teacher is to ensure that all students have equal instructional opportunities and to create environments in which teaching and learning are challenging, dynamic, and comprehensive. The teaching of the essential curriculum of each teacher’s discipline is...