Class Size BIL Teacher

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.

In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

POSITION OVERVIEW

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.

The Class Size Bilingual Education Teacher will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

* The Class Size Bilingual Teacher is responsible for instructional planning, including but not limited to 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 that enable limited English proficient students in the district students to overcome barriers that impede equal participation by these students 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, but not limited to, 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 but not limited to 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.

* Ensure fairness in teacher-student relationships and exhibit 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.

To be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Class Size Bilingual Education Teacher must possess the following qualifications:

Education 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.

Licensure Requirements:

Must possess the appropriate Illinois State Board of Education-issued educator license with a bilingual endorsement in the grade level being taught.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state certification requirements, knowledge of contemporary principles and practice of teaching, and knowledge of classroom and behavior management techniques. Ability to modify instruction to meet student needs, ability to cooperate with the school faculty and administration in the development and implementation of an articulated program of instruction, ability to work effectively with pupils, parent 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…