Special Education Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year (Woodlawn HS)

The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission: 1) to assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community; 2) to contribute to the community through student research, service, and leadership; and 3) to improve teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders. Woodlawn High School educates students in grades 9 - 12.

Position Summary:

This position will provide and support specialized instruction for students with disabilities. This position will implement curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies designed to improve the learning of students with disabilities (diverse learners). This position will work under the general supervision of the Campus Director in partnership with the UCCS Network Director of Special Education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Set goals for the individualized education plan (IEP) that are achievable and comparable to non-diverse learner students in accordance with the State of Illinois.
• Develop IEPs for students with disabilities and/or annual reviews
• Provide support and direction to paraprofessionals that are assigned to students or special education classrooms.
• Design, implement, and use informal and formal assessments to measure the progress of students.
• Work collaboratively with the school Case Manager and special education team to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensure success and promote students’ well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers to create a data-driven and learner-centered environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement.
• Work with the school Case Manager and special education team on accommodations or interventions for students in the RTI process.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Commitment to the success and achievement of all students, and especially diverse learners.
• Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LSB1 endorsement required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education required.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience serving as a Special Education Teacher required.
• Substantial experience serving in an urban teaching environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the delivery of special education and related services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.

Salary Range: 

$66,300 – $85,800

The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.  The salary will be commensurate of years of experience and education.

Benefits

UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.

UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS’s commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.

Salary : $66,300 - $85,800