[Immediate Opening] Multilingual Leaners Case Manager (K-8)

At KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program.

KIPP Chicago partners with the KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports schools across the country. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. When you teach at KIPP, you’re part of a national network that partners with families and communities to create nurturing, rigorous, and joyful schools in pursuit of a more just world.

About the Role

The Multilingual Learners (ML) Case Manager plays a central instructional role in the fulfillment of KIPP Chicago’s mission by directly impacting the academic success of all Multilingual Learners. The ML Case Manager is responsible for quality multilingual instruction and managing all services to support Multilingual Learners at a specific school. In addition to providing ESL instruction with small groups of students, the ML Case Manager maintains current and complete records of students in the program and manages screening, testing, and parent communication. The MLCM reports to the School Leader and follows the same calendar as Classroom Teachers.

Key Performance Indicators

• 100% of applicable students complete Screener tests
• 100% of applicable students participate in yearly ACCESS English Proficiency tests
• All students in the ML program receive passing grades in all subjects
• 100% of ML Students meet individual DIBELS reading and iReady Math goals
• 100% compliance across all schools with all ML program regulations, ensuring readiness for a successful ML program audit visit at any time

Responsibilities

Mission Alignment

• A belief that all students can and will be successful
• A growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including a commitment to professional growth and development
• A commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Chicago and the pursuit of antiracism in our schools and work together
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is essential to performing the responsibilities of this role

Multilingual Learners Instruction

• Teach English as a Second Language lessons with small groups of all ML students to help them develop their English proficiency skills
• Provide bilingual instruction and support of grade-level academic content, through either co-teaching in general education classrooms, content review sessions, or a combination of both
• Create differentiated lesson plans designed to build bilingual students’ English skills in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing to help them become more successful in their regular classroom
• Provide students with Spanish-language instructional support to facilitate their comprehension and retention of grade-level content
• Administer the annual ACCESS English proficiency test
• Attend professional development sessions to learn best practices for teaching ML students
• Willingness to provide instruction, translation, or other ML-related services at other campuses, if determined necessary by the Achievement Director for Multilingual Learners

Multilingual Learners Case Management

• Manage 100% compliance with ML testing and case management, including creating ESL/bilingual instruction schedules based on state and district requirements
• Maintain records of all ML students, following protocols set by state and district authorities
• Manage and administer ML diagnostic screener to new students to determine their placement in the ML program
• Monitor students’ progress in the general education setting and collaborate with other teachers to support students as needed (for current ML students and students transitioning out of the program)
• Advocate for equitable and high-quality instruction for all MLs, and share best practices with teammates
• Coordinate the administration of the ACCESS English proficiency test across all grades to ensure compliance with regulations
• Lead effective parent meetings with students on ML caseload, and communicate with bilingual parents regularly about their students’ progress
• Attend mandatory EL Program Teacher (ELPT) Trainings led by the CPS Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education (OMME) to maintain knowledge of current ML program regulations
• If applicable, support other K-8 ESL/Bilingual teachers at other campuses, including providing lesson planning and assessment resources, leading team meetings, and creating instructional schedules
• Provide translation of materials and meetings as needed

Supports Provided

• A recent model of an Apple Mac laptop computer
• A stipend to support the cost of mobile phone usage
• A daily prep period each day
• Time each week devoted to analyzing student data and planning responsive instruction
• School-wide Social Emotional Learning curriculum and practices
• Regular professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies
• Principals and assistant principals who are routinely present throughout the building and day
• Weekly collaboration with grade level and content teams
• A team of ambitious, talented staff committed to our important work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement (required)
• Written and oral fluency in Spanish (required)
• At least two years prior success as a lead classroom teacher (required)
• Substantial prior experience working with Multilingual Learner students (required)
• A cleared CPS Background check before start of employment (required)

Benefits

• Salaries based on experience related to role and responsibilities
• Contributions to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund in accordance with Illinois state law
• Competitive rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance offered at no cost
• Competitive Retirement Savings Benefits

For more detail about our Salaries and Benefits at KIPP Chicago, visit our website: https://kippchicago.org/join-our-team/