The Chicago High School for the Arts is accepting applications for a licensed
Special Education/Diverse Learners Teacher for the school year 2023-24

Job Identification

Title: Special Education / Diverse Learners Teachers

Department: Education

Classification: Full-time instructor

General Summary

The Chicago High School for the Arts develops the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts, combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. The school approaches the development of students through a whole-student approach and through a continuous learning environment for all staff to continuously develop their understanding of our scholar-artists. We strive to build upon and improve our practices to make sure we are always serving all of our students to the best of our abilities.

Position Summary:

The ideal teacher candidate will have the passion and skills to create a learning environment that will offer a rigorous college preparatory education that challenges students to achieve at high levels. Teachers at ChiArts will be required to differentiate instruction; design lesson and unit plans that properly assess student achievement; and use data to inform instruction.

Responsibilities:

A teacher's primary professional responsibility is classroom instruction of ChiArts' students. Classroom and professional duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Embrace and promote the ChiArts vision, mission, educational approach, goals, and core values
• Implement trauma informed, restorative justice, and anti-racist practices
• Prepare and implement lessons that encourage and foster proficient oral and written expression, critical thinking, applications, and ethics
• Create structured lessons which prepare students for success in both ChiArts' curriculum and standardized tests
• Collaborate with the staff to develop "best practices" tailored to the unique philosophy and instructional approach geared toward the needs of the ChiArts' student population
• Design, administer, and track a variety of student assessment tools
• Integrate technology into assessments as well as classroom activity
• Employ outstanding classroom management skills and implement the school code of conduct
• Submit unit plans using the backwards by design format
• Seek and participate in continuing professional development
• Attend and participate in faculty and administrative meetings, parent conferences, open house, other school functions, and in-service professional development sessions
• Use planning period effectively to prepare for classroom instruction
• Serve as an advisor in the student advisory program
• Monitor Study Hall effectively
• Perform other duties as the needs of the school and needs of the students may demand
• Work with artistic staff to ensure overall student success at ChiArts
• Provide meaningful feedback and grade student work in a timely manner
• Record student grades weekly
• Maintain regular contact with parents and guardians regarding student progress
• Record daily attendance for each class period

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with Illinois teaching certification and endorsement(s) in the proper content area
• Curriculum development experience preferred
• Knowledge of the backward design planning process preferred
• An understanding of the value of arts education
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven organizational skills
• Proven ability to work with a diverse population
• Current knowledge of educational technology and application
• Expert knowledge of subject area
• A high regard for student potential and an ability to provide opportunities for students to develop and succeed
• Willingness to be bold and creative in pursuit of what is best for students
• Reflective teaching practice
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and nurture collegial relationships
• Able to adapt and improve in changing situations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)
• Special education: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LBS1 endorsement (Required)

Work Location: In person