Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ESL

Date Posted:
8/17/2020

Location:
Distinctive Schools Network

Date Available:
September 2020

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Position Title: English Language Program Teacher (2020-21 School Year)

F.T.E: 1.0

Location: Chicago, IL (North Side)

Reports To: School Director

Start Date: Fall 2020

How to apply: Distinctive Schools Website

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.