Job Description
Position: SPED - Life Skills Teacher (Anticipated)
SPED - Life Skills Teacher (Anticipated)
• Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 3/10/2026
• Location:
Banner Elementary School
• Date Available:
08/01/2026
This position is for an elementary Life Skills classroom for the 2026-27 school year.
Reports to: Building Principal
Position Objective
The teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the intellectual, personal and social development of all students. The teacher works collaboratively with all educators. The teacher uses data to determine learning priorities, monitor progress and assess instruction and student achievement. The teacher addresses the needs of students not achieving.
Essential Functions Planning and Preparation
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needs
• Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can be assessed
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources
• Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure
• Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes
The Classroom Environment
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport
• Establishes a culture for learning
• Manages classroom procedures
• Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct
• Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students
Instruction
• Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated
• Uses questions that reflect high expectations
• Engages students in their learning
• Uses assessment to guide instruction
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction
Professional Responsibilities
• Uses reflection to improve instruction
• Maintains accurate records
• Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program
• Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events
• Actively pursues professional development opportunities
• Displays a high level of ethics and professionalism in dealing with students and colleagues
• Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies and is punctual to job assignments and meetings
Additional Functions
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required (LBSI)
Postings current as of 3/12/2026 2:23:46 AM CST.
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SPED - Life Skills Teacher (Anticipated)
• Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Special Education
• Date Posted: 3/10/2026
• Location:
Banner Elementary School
• Date Available:
08/01/2026
This position is for an elementary Life Skills classroom for the 2026-27 school year.
Reports to: Building Principal
Position Objective
The teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the intellectual, personal and social development of all students. The teacher works collaboratively with all educators. The teacher uses data to determine learning priorities, monitor progress and assess instruction and student achievement. The teacher addresses the needs of students not achieving.
Essential Functions Planning and Preparation
• Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy
• Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needs
• Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can be assessed
• Demonstrates knowledge of resources
• Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure
• Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes
The Classroom Environment
• Creates an environment of respect and rapport
• Establishes a culture for learning
• Manages classroom procedures
• Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct
• Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students
Instruction
• Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated
• Uses questions that reflect high expectations
• Engages students in their learning
• Uses assessment to guide instruction
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction
Professional Responsibilities
• Uses reflection to improve instruction
• Maintains accurate records
• Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program
• Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events
• Actively pursues professional development opportunities
• Displays a high level of ethics and professionalism in dealing with students and colleagues
• Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies and is punctual to job assignments and meetings
Additional Functions
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required (LBSI)
Postings current as of 3/12/2026 2:23:46 AM CST.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The SPED - Life Skills Teacher; Anticipated position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.