Class Size BIL Teacher--1st grade

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

About the role

The Joint Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) allocates Class-Size Bilingual Teacher positions to address oversized classrooms in Priority Schools and other impacted schools. These positions are reviewed annually and conclude at the end of each school year. Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes and performing related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Instructional planning, including providing lesson plans and preparation for each assigned student following the objective of the instructional program, Chicago Public Schools’ policies and procedures, Illinois Learning Standards, and state and federal law.
• Administering tests and language assessments for the purpose of evaluating students’ language ability.
• Assessing students’ progress, expectations, and goals in the bilingual program, developing and delivering lesson plans that utilize appropriate instructional techniques to enable limited English proficient students to overcome barriers that impede equal participation in the district's instructional programs.
• Establishing positive learning expectation standards for students, evaluating students’ progress, and maintaining current and accurate records of students’ achievement.
• Implementing instructional methods, including applying contemporary principles of learning theory and teaching methodology, drawing from the range of instructional materials available in the school, participating in the development and implementation of new teaching techniques, and providing bulletin board and interest areas reflective of students’ current work.
• Exhibiting and applying knowledge of the curriculum content related to subject areas and instructional level.
• Participating in programs to improve student attendance.
• Promoting anti-vandalism programs on the school grounds, including playgrounds, corridors, and lunchrooms, consistent with the provisions of the Chicago Public Schools’ Uniform Discipline Code.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records and seating charts, encouraging students' growth in self-discipline and positive self-concept.
• Ensuring fairness in teacher-student relationships and exhibiting an understanding and respect for students.
• Initiating appropriate conferences with parents, guardians, administrators, and/or ancillary personnel following school procedures.
• Communicating with parents or guardians, participating in in-service meetings and professional staff meetings, and using pertinent information and materials provided.
• May coordinate and attend class field trips.
• May work in extra-curricular and after-school activities.
• Utilizing appropriate resources available in the community.

Requirements

• Successful completion of all student teaching requirements and course work required to obtain the appropriate teaching certificate(s) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Must possess the appropriate Illinois State Board of Education-issued educator license with a bilingual endorsement in the grade level being taught.

Skills

• Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state certification requirements, contemporary principles and practice of teaching, and classroom and behavior management techniques.
• Ability to modify instruction to meet student needs, cooperate with the school faculty and administration in the development and implementation of an articulated program of instruction, and work effectively with pupils, parents and guardians, staff members, and community representatives in providing an appropriate educational program.
• Ability to understand the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional patterns of pupils.
• Skill in the application of contemporary principles and practices of teaching, good oral and written communication skills, and good interpersonal skills.
• Skill in exercising sound and professional judgment.

Physical Requirements

Light work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force often to move objects. Even though the weight or force moved may be only an insignificant amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm control.

Conditions of Employment

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
• Completion of the Class Size Teacher - Interim Assignment Acceptance Form is required for this position.
• Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing - Employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination course. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays

Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

Pay

Salary Range: $64,469.94 to $82,839.39

Primary Location: West Side-2712 South Sawyer Avenue (Cyrus H McCormick School)