Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy (IJLA) is an Options school that feels like home for the 120 Latino youth we serve from Pilsen and the surrounding community. IJLA is a second-chance high school designed to serve students between the ages of 16-21 who are seeking a more personalized and individualized program. We provide students with an interdisciplinary, project-based academic program while simultaneously providing strong social and emotional support. Our educational philosophy is rooted in social justice and focuses on rebuilding students’ perspectives of learning to navigate life in a meaningful and purposeful way. We invigorate hope and restore students’ hearts and minds to reclaim their education, graduate, and transform into agents of change.

The English/ESL Teacher coordinates English and ESL instruction, curriculum development, interdisciplinary planning, and classroom management for a load of four courses. The position is responsible for developing school-wide, department, and unit competencies in the curriculum for students. The focus of the position’s work is team intensive with the commitment to use communication protocols specific to IJLA. The teacher is also responsible for instructing an advisory group of about 16-20 students, called a Familia, where schoolwide policies and social-emotional competencies will be used for assessment.

The above is intended to describe the general conditions and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

The nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Daily tasks also require the ability to communicate and exchange information, compile and prepare work documents, and maintain work files.

The majority of work is performed in a general high school classroom environment. The position requires availability for extended hours; non-traditional hours may also be required to perform job duties. Attendance and participation at organization and school-sponsored events is required.

Instituto Justice & Leadership Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer