English Language Program Teacher (2020-21 School Year)
F.T.E: 1.0
Location: Chicago, IL
Reports To: School Director
Start Date: August 2020
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 Description:
A Distinctive Schools English Language Program Teacher will serve as the main liaison between the campus leadership and the network Student Services team and is responsible for the primary oversight of the school English Language Program. This person will:
- Coordinate the English Language Program for the assigned campus including ACCESS testing, student files and all compliance matters
- Develop and implement instructional activities which promote the use of the English Language
- Design, prepare and deliver dynamic lesson plans and instructional materials to English Language (EL) students in conjunction with their classroom teacher
- Utilize a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources geared specifically towards EL students
- Has a mindset of using restorative justice approach with discipline
- Create a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
- Monitor progress to ensure all students are demonstrating high rates of growth
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse social-emotional, cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
- Work closely with team members and parents to best meet the needs to students
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Illinois Professional Educators License
- Bilingual-Spanish or Transitional Bilingual Endorsement
Why Join the Distinctive Schools Team:
- We are a collaborative team of professionals supporting each other to instill a love of learning in our students
- We empower students, families and staff to contribute to our mission in a meaningful way
- We make an impact in our communities by serving some of the most historically marginalized in the city
- We offer a great benefits package for full time employees (Medical; Dental; Vision; PTO; 403b match, discounted gym membership, tuition reimbursement options, referral bonus)
- 4% pension contribution
- Salaries starting at $50,000 for licensed teachers
Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.