2025-2026 Diverse Learner Teacher

Diverse Learner Teacher for the 2025-2026 School Year

The Chicago High School for the Arts is now accepting applications for a licensed Diverse Learner.

About ChiArts:

ChiArts is a premier institution dedicated to developing the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar-artists through rigorous pre-professional arts training combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. We embrace a whole-student approach and foster a collaborative, continuous learning environment for faculty and staff to better serve all students.

Position Overview:

As a Diverse Learner Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the academic success of our students. You will create an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment tailored to meet the diverse needs of students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, adaptability, and a passion for equitable education, ensuring that all students receive the academic and artistic support they need to excel.

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction & Student Engagement

• Develop and implement differentiated lesson plans that promote critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Use backward design principles to create unit plans aligned with curriculum goals.
• Implement trauma-informed, restorative justice, and anti-racist teaching practices in the classroom.
• Support students in both academic and artistic development, ensuring individualized accommodations and modifications as needed.
• Provide direct instruction, co-teaching, and small group interventions to meet students’ needs.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Work closely with the Diverse Learner team, general education teachers, and support staff to develop individualized learning strategies for students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to establish best practices tailored to ChiArts’ diverse student population.
• Maintain accurate student records, track progress, and use data-driven instruction to enhance student outcomes.
• Actively participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Serve as an advocate for students, ensuring compliance with IEP goals and 504 Plan accommodations.

School & Community Engagement

• Maintain consistent communication with parents and guardians, providing updates on student progress and strategies for support.
• Participate in school events, open houses, and parent conferences.
• Serve as an advisor in the student advisory program, offering mentorship and guidance to students.
• Assist in fostering an inclusive and supportive school culture aligned with ChiArts’ mission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate Special Education (LBS1) endorsement.
• Experience in curriculum development, co-teaching, and intervention strategies preferred.
• Knowledge of backward design planning and differentiated instruction.
• Proficiency in educational technology and data-driven instruction.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and the value of arts education.
• Ability to adapt and improve in changing environments while collaborating effectively with colleagues.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 (based on experience and qualifications).
• Full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Why Join ChiArts?

• Work in a unique, arts-focused high school environment where creativity and academic excellence thrive.
• Join a supportive, collaborative faculty dedicated to student success.
• Engage in meaningful professional development opportunities.
• Make a lasting impact on students’ futures—both academically and artistically.

How to Apply:

Apply now by visiting www.chiarts.org. Be sure to include:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Copy of your Professional Educator License (PEL) 

If you are passionate about education and excited to be part of a vibrant arts-focused school, we encourage you to apply!

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000