Serving pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, Donoghue is the second public elementary campus of the University of Chicago Charter School Corporation. Donoghue, which opened in 2005, is a college preparatory campus committed to professional development, inquiry, and high expectations for all staff and students. Donoghue serves as a catalyst for community building by offering programs for students and families beyond the school day.

Position Summary:

Full-time salaried Special Education teaching position responsible for preparing students, regardless of tested ability, for success in college; analyzing and using formative assessment data to improve instruction, designing curriculum and assessments using the learning standards of the University of Chicago Charter School, participating in professional development activities; and enabling 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

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.