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Special Education Teacher - 2025/2026 School Year (Woodlawn MS)
University of Chicago Charter Schools 4.4
University of Chicago Charter Schools job in Chicago, IL
The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission: 1) to assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community; 2) to contribute to the community through student research, service, and leadership; and 3) to improve teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders. Woodlawn High School educates students in grades 6 - 8.
Position Summary:
Full-time salaried Special Education teaching position responsible for preparing students, regardless of tested ability, for success in college. Analyzes and uses formative assessment data to improve instruction, designs curriculum and assessments using the learning standards of the University of Chicago Charter School, participates in professional development activities and enables students to contribute to the community through the creation of new knowledge.
Position Qualifications:
Applicant should have a Bachelor's degree in education and appropriate state licensure, at least 2 years of urban teaching experience in related field and proven program planning and development experience. Applicant will be an excellent teacher of students, reflective and receptive to professional feedback and coaching, and possess strong written and oral communication skills.
Pay Range: $66,300.00 - $85,800.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate of years of teaching experience and education.
UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.
UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS's commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.
$66.3k-85.8k yearly 40d ago
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English as a Second language (ESL) Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year (Donoghue, North Kenwood/Oakland and Woodlawn Campuses)
University of Chicago Charter Schools 4.4
University of Chicago Charter Schools job in Chicago, IL
The University of Chicago is distinguished among its peers by its firm commitment to academic excellence in all its forms. Among its many strengths, the University operates numerous entities and initiatives focused on excellent elementary and secondary education. Central to the University's commitment to public education is the UChicago Charter School (UCCS).
UCCS began in 1998 with a group of committed educators, who, working in partnership with the University of Chicago, founded the North Kenwood/Oakland Campus, a prekindergarten to fifth grade school. UCCS opened its second elementary campus, Donoghue, in 2005. UCCS' first middle school and high school campus was established in 2006 for students from grades six to 12 at the Woodlawn Campus. All three of UCCS' school buildings are within 10 minutes of the University of Chicago campus. Today, the three UChicago Charter campuses, and their 200+ staff members, offer over 1300 neighborhood children on Chicago's South Side a pre-K through grade 12 superhighway that empowers students to achieve excellence at every level, cultivating critical thinkers and leaders for success in college and in life.
Position Summary:
The English as a Second language (ESL) Teacher provides instruction to students in grades K-12th in the English Language Learners (ELL) Program. The goal of this position is to guide English Language Learners toward gaining proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing. The work will require travel to the North Kenwood/Oakland, Donoghue and Woodlawn campuses. This is a 10-month position.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide ESL instruction to students in grades K - 12th
* Assist in administering required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students along with ongoing monitoring of student progress
* Assist ELPT in administering ACCESS to EL students
* Assist in developing appropriate curriculum to help ELL students acquire the English language
* Ensure all EL components from the state and the district are being implemented in lesson plans and in the classroom
* Employ a variety of instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet different aptitudes and interests of students, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small-group or individual learning
* Assist in gathering and reporting data for reporting requirements and other required reports (to the State, Charter School Board, Department of Education, census, grant applications, annual report, etc)
* Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program
* Engage parents and families in their student's learning and act as an ambassador for the school in the community
* Participate in department meetings
* Assist and/or provide professional learning in the area of English Language Learners
* Participate in staff professional development activities and staff meetings
* Attend IEP, 504, or other related meetings as necessary for student assessment and/or compliance with federal and/or state law
* Attend and participate in established traditional school-sponsored events and meetings (i.e., back-to-school night, open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and/or staff members) which may be outside of regular school hours
* Contribute productively to UChicago Charter School as a whole
* Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree required, in a field of education strongly preferred.
* Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with ESL endorsement required
* At least 3 years teaching experience required, in ESL/bilingual education preferred
* Ability to maintain a high sense of confidentiality
* Ability to work with a diverse group of people
* Ability to work as a member of a team
* Exceptional organization and time management skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Dependability and punctuality
* Ability to adhere to deadlines, react to unpredictable events quickly and efficiently, be resourceful, manage conflict and challenges
Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate of years of experience and education.
UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.
UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS's commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.
$65k-80k yearly 34d ago
Assistant Principal
Learn Charter School Network 3.4
Chicago, IL job
ABOUT LEARN
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic and social/emotional foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
About the Opportunity
The Assistant Principal's (AP) primary job responsibility is the supervision, discipline, and monitoring of s students. The AP, under the direction of the Principal, implements and enforces school policies, administrative rules and regulations.
To succeed as an Assistant Principal, you demonstrate our core values by setting high expectations for yourself and our scholars, along with bringing a high level of energy and consistently positive attitude. You are proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications, databases, and intranet and internet usage. You possess strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to express yourself effectively and concisely. You inspire others with your leadership skills and management ability.
In addition, you have experience in development and implementation procedures, as well as the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines.
Above all, you are an adaptive, creative administrator who is comfortable interacting with students and families. You demonstrate professional demeanor with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, plus the capacity to tactfully and effectively deal with families, students and staff in a personable and professional manner. You bring team building and supervisory skills along with organizational and staff development skills.
What You'll Do:
As the Assistant Principal, your critical tasks will include but not limited to:
Essential Job Functions:
• Assisting in the development and implementation of all assessments and instructional programs for students
• Guiding setup and organization of class rooms, and creating all master schedules for student and teacher assignment; directing procurement and deployment of curriculum materials and supports by grade and class
• With the Principal, developing and administering guidelines for student conduct and disciplinary procedure and incentives
• Overseeing student arrivals, dismissals and other transitions
• Assisting in planning and supervising extracurricular activities
Instructional Support:
• Observing, evaluating and coaching assigned teachers and other staff members
• Leading professional development sessions as required
• Assisting in creating an appropriate learning and teaching environment (e.g., provisioning concrete strategies to incorporate positive reinforcement, or supporting Multi-Tiered Support Systems)
School Operations:
•Recruiting, hiring, and conducting orientation of assigned teaching and other staff
• Being proactive in solving conflicts, concerns and problems; anticipating potential problems for families or students and planning accordingly
What You'll Need:
This job is a great fit if you:
•You have 2+ years experience in an Assistant Principal role or 3-5 years as a Master Teaching driving instruction
• You possess knowledge of laws, regulations and policies governing education in Illinois
• You display knowledge of curriculum and instructional programs at the elementary school level
• You have the skills to work with teachers, parents, community members and Board Members
• You can communicate effectively orally and in written form
• You have the ability to prioritize and organize
• You can analyze data in the decision making process to drive instruction
• You live LEARN's core values
• Have a persistent and intentional mindset towards the overall success of each child
Preferred
• You are bilingual
• You are interested and want to become a principal in 1-2 years
• You have a Master's degree
• You have the ability to evaluate and improve processes
$61k-75k yearly est. 3d ago
Development Coordinator
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Chicago, IL job
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a nationally recognized non-profit network of PreK-8th grade elementary charter schools that is creating measurable, transformational change in the lives of its students. We currently educate 4,000 students, a majority low-income, minority student population (88% and 98%, respectively) across 11 campuses, the majority of which are in Chicago, IL. LEARN also serves families in Waukegan and North Chicago IL including the families of service members located at the Great Lakes Naval Academy and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Washington D.C. This is an in person work environment, not a remote opportunity.
What You'll Do:
LEARN Charter School Network is seeking an entrepreneurial self-starter with excellent project management skills to join our team as a Development Coordinator. This position supports the work of the Development department with responsibilities in gift acknowledgment and stewardship, grant management, database management, volunteer coordination, supporting fundraising initiatives and event planning, and communications.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to
:
Grant Management
Track grant reporting deadlines, draft grant reports, draft grant applications and facilitate data collection from relevant departments
Coordinate grantor audits and site visits.
Interface with finance on payment schedules, budget updates.
Gift Acknowledgment and Database Management
Process gift acknowledgments and provide tax receipts
Own database management, insuring that donor records are updated and accurate in Every Action
Donor Research, Outreach and Solicitation
Complete prospect research in support of development efforts.
Author and coordinate LEARN donor newsletters and other communications
Manage the annual appeal including facilitating board solicitations.
Special Events, Donor, Partner Meetings
Conduct research and craft presentation materials for meetings with key stakeholders
Assist Development Office with Special Events
Represent LEARN at meetings and events
Board Development Committee
Coordinate board development committee meetings
Draft the quarterly board report
Qualifications
You'll be a great fit if you have:
A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced work environment.
Strong writing and editing skills
Fundraising and Grant Writing experience is preferred
Customer service focus
Demonstrated knowledge of business etiquette & protocol
Strong time management, project management and organizational skills
An ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and deadline-sensitive environment
Willingness to travel between campuses and event locations
Ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL
The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. It also requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The majority of work is performed in a general office environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. The ability to travel in the Chicagoland areas and occasionally outside the area. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES
Candidates must possess excellent written, verbal and social skills as well as an ability to interact effectively with diverse constituencies.
PAY AND BENEFITS
This position has a salary of up to $65,000 depending on the level of experience of the candidate. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid vacation, personal time, & paid holidays
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
Pet Insurance
403(b) Contribution of 4.5% + 4.5% matching with a 2-year vesting period
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history,
$65k yearly 8d ago
EL Resource - Bilingual
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Illinois job
Who We Are
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a non profit network of PreK-8th grade elementary schools that is creating measurable, transformational change in the lives of its students. We currently educate 4,100 students, a majority low-income, minority student population (88% and 98%, respectively), across 11 campuses across Chicago, Lake County, and Washington D.C.
Our schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student's individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five core values which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family involvement; and the positive development of the Whole Child.
LEARN alumni graduate college at 2x the rate of their peers, exceeding city, state and national averages. Our college graduation rate is 10 points above the national average for all students regardless of socio-economic status or ethnicity. We are proud to be closing the achievement gap.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the ESL-Bilingual Teacher is to provide academic instruction to English Learners. S/he will develop and deliver lesson plans to groups and individual students utilizing academic development language standards.
What You'll Do
Instructs English Learners for the purpose of improving their success in academics and skills
Develops lesson plans and delivers group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines.
Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans.
Implements LEARN's English Learners program design to fulfill the requirements of support for English learners needing academic content areas including Reading, Writing, Math, and Science.
Obtains training for and assists with administration of language assessments for the purpose of evaluating student language proficiency (MODEL and/or W-APT and screenings, ACCESS test).
Maintains organized records of documentation regarding student achievement in core courses
Produces progress reports and report cards on regular and as-needed basis.
Utilizes evidence-based instructional strategies which support language learning in core content subjects.
Collaborates with English Learners coordinator and other staff to support students experiencing academic performance challenges related to English language learning.
Interprets student performance data and implements appropriate support structures
Communicates and confers effectively both orally and in written form with students, parents, colleagues and administration.
Uses audiovisual aids, computers, and or other interactive technology to supplement and support lessons.
Creates a classroom culture conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Keeps informed of and complies with school, Network, and state regulations and policies for classroom teachers.
Schedules student groups.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
What You'll Need
Proof of Proficiency in both English and Spanish (for BILINGUAL certified teachers)
Valid Illinois ESL certification
Valid Illinois teaching certification
Bachelor's degree with experience working in a multicultural setting
Ability to make technically correct translations from English to Spanish and Spanish to English with speed and accuracy
Knowledge of evidence-based language acquisition strategies
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Word, Power Point, Excel, etc.), internet research and database functionality
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills
Professional demeanor
Experience in developing and implementing procedures
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and a diverse workload, while achieving results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Detail oriented and highly organized
Ability to diffuse tense situations and get others organized to meet project expectations
High degree of initiative and independent judgment
Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public and staff at all levels in a personable and professional manner
A high level of energy and a consistently positive attitude
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
Proof of Proficiency in both English and Spanish (for BILINGUAL certified teachers)
Valid Illinois ESL certification
Valid Illinois teaching certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
3 years of experience in K-8 regular education or bilingual classroom
Benefits Summary
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
Pet Insurance
403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Physically demands require the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. In addition walking up and down stairs several times a day, must be able to lift 15 to 20 pounds for short periods of time and push and pull 15 to 20 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Majority of work performed in a school environment. This role requires participation and attendance at school-sponsored events and meetings.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter Schools Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
$34k-43k yearly est. 7d ago
Office Assistant
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Chicago, IL job
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
What You'll Do
As an Office Manager Assistant, your critical tasks will include but not limited to:
Essential Duties
• Provides support to the Office Manager with various data and organizational tasks
• Facilitates daily operations of the main office including general student interactions, answering phones and emails, receiving payments for various fees, etc.
• Maintains appropriate records and documentation of office operations
Qualifications
This job is a great fit if you
Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
Have experience working with computers including software (such as Excel) and student information management systems (i.e. Powerschool and ASPEN)
Evaluate and improve processes
Perform responsible, accurate and timely clerical work
Understand and carry out oral and written directions
Type at least 40-50 WPM
Are able to establish and maintain professional relationships
Can communicate accurately, courteously and effectively -orally and in writing - to different audiences
Preferred
You are bilingual
Experience in a school setting.
Experience as an Office Assistant.
Benefits Summary
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Nature of work required an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Required ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Majority of work is performed in a general office environment. May require participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.
For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
$23k-30k yearly est. 7d ago
Culture and Climate Specialist
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Chicago, IL job
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Bezos in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
What You'll Do:
The Culture and Climate Specialist will work with all stakeholders to ensure the day-to-day life of the school is a reflection of the Network's mission and values, while consistently demonstrating/enforcing high behavioral and character expectations, The Culture and Climate Specialist will serve on the school's leadership and SEL teams and will work collaboratively with all staff in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of our school-wide SEL and behavioral support systems. Additionally, this role will also utilize, model, and teach trauma-informed and restorative practices to support the development of behavior to develop strong character, and ultimately, help scholars make significant academic and social-emotional gains.
As a Culture and Climate Specialist, your primary tasks will include:
Promote school-wide development of an equitable, accessible, and inclusive school community
Provide leadership in implementing school-wide trauma- informed and restorative practices, including training and support for staff and faculty members, students, and families
Facilitate and support a feeling of community via student involvement in school-wide community-building events, including coordinating student-led workshops, restoratives circles, and conferences
Implement individual or group based interventions; coordinate peer-led programming including restorative conversations, mediation and/or circle-keeping
Support a sense of belonging by engaging students, families, and faculty/staff in restorative processes, using an anti - racist, culturally-responsive approach
Work with school leadership and lead SEL teams to ensure a safe learning environment (i.e develop/implement crisis and safety plans, serve on the crisis team, serve as a first responder as necessary, build relationships with local 1st responder agencies, employ deescalation and CPI techniques as needed)
With the school leader, ensure our practices are aligned with local, State, and Federal legislation
Establish and monitor skill based detentions, monitored time outs, and/or suspensions. Establish a calm and safe refocus space in the classroom and the school
Collaborate with school staff to engage students and adults in community-building and the restorative process
Input data in relevant systems as appropriate. Use data to assess and improve programming and outcomes for students
Work with school staff, leadership, and school/Network based teams to understand developmentally appropriate behaviors and promote social-emotional learning for all students, including through universal explicit SEL instruction and research based behavioral approaches (i.e Responsive Classroom), and tiered SEL supports
Support and/or coordinate the activities of student affinity groups and clubs
Engage in ongoing professional learning/development in research based best practices including but not limited to Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed practices, Responsive Classroom, and Calm Classroom strategies; provide PD as appropriate/required
Provide recommendations and feedback to the school/Network Leadership TeamWork with school leadership to plan relevant parent education events, social justice awareness, and community-building events
Work with the lead SEL teams to address/support student and adult emotional wellness
Serve on relevant school/Network teams or committees including but not limited to Crisis team, lead SEL team, Network BI and/or SEL team; implement relevant School/Network initiatives and/or requirements (i.e Strategic plan, discipline referral process, SEL tiered instruction/support, menu of interventions)
Qualifications
This job is a great fit if you:
• Have a Bachelor's Degree
• Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
• Familiarity with and ability to train others on research based best practices including Restorative Justice, trauma informed progressive discipline, non exclusionary discipline, de escalation, and CPI/MENTA
• Experience with behavioral systems and Trauma-sensitive schools
Preferred
• Master's Degree
• You are bilingual
• Possess 1+ year of classroom experience in an education, mental health or related community service with youth
• You display excellent interpersonal skills with young children, families, and teachers.
• You are relentlessness in the pursuit of excellence and have a “whatever it takes” attitude.
• You are capable of contributing individually and collaboratively.
Benefits Summary
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.
Behavior Interventionists will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development, potentially after school hours.
Behavior Interventionists may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up, and maintain work files. Teachers will also be expected to maintain classroom equipment and furniture in clean condition. Will frequently physically move moderate distances indoors and outdoors throughout the community or building with children including climbing stairs. Physical demands require to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom, and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 pounds for short periods of time.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
$43k-52k yearly est. 7d ago
Social Worker - Apply Now!
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Chicago, IL job
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 12 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
About the Opportunity:
The School Social Worker maintains quality services in accordance with state/federal guidelines and ensures that instruction, modifications, etc. for students with special needs are being implemented consistently.
An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students. Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that all scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars' academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.
What You'll Do:
As a School Social Worker, your critical tasks will include but not limited to:
Essential Job Functions:
Work to prevent, assess, identify, and support social-emotional needs in children affecting their ability to access learning in the school environment, maintain developmentally appropriate social relationships, self regulate emotions and/or related needs.
Support the school leadership team as it relates SEL initiatives and responses to support the well being of students and staff. Serve as an active member of the school SEL team. Coach teachers/IAs/paras in the implementation of universal/ Tier 1 SEL interventions and curriculum
Participate as an active/valued member of the Network and school based teams (SPED, 504, MTSS) to ensure scholars with social emotional related needs are screened, identified, and evaluated appropriately to determine and implement individual plans to meet their needs. Leads the FBA/BIP process. Provide information to stakeholders about SEL, maintain consistent communication with parents/team members of the scholars on the clinician's caseload and respond to parent and staff questions/concerns/requests in a timely and professional manner.
With support from the Network/School Case manager, serves as the primary case manager for 504/MTSS plans in which SEL needs are primary and oversees scheduling and facilitating required meetings within timelines. Serve as a team member for all other individual plans for which the SW is a RSP. Ensure 90-100% compliance related to special education, 504, and/or MTSS requirements (i.e timelines, services) and guidelines.
Prepare and present documents/reports within given compliance timelines, and participate in school based problem solving/504/IEP meetings including but not limited to eligibility, annuals, and check in meetings. Requests specific information from non-school agencies (e.g. clinics, hospitals, physicians, health departments, day care centers, etc) with signed release of information.
Develop a schedule and implement services/accommodations/modifications/interventions as indicated in individual scholar plans.
Maintain and document records of direct services, collaboration logs, and progress monitoring data as required by the Network and local authorizers. Maintain confidentiality as required by the Network and legislation.
Ensure annual goals and benchmarks are based on data and research based practices, specific to individual student needs.
Keep abreast of research based best practices and evaluation tools to ensure scholars are identified appropriately and receive high quality services; provide PDs and/or share information with SEL teams and other stakeholders as necessary.
Demonstrates knowledge and follows all Network, federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws.
Additional tasks may include:
Participation of the Network Crisis team and remaining available for emergency social services to support social emotional needs in emergency situations at own or other campuses.
Participation in the school based Crisis Response team; participate in CPI training.
Serve as the homeless liaison as needed and/or if identified by the school principal.
Qualifications
This job is a great fit if you:
• Have a Master's degree or higher in Social Work and valid State/District School Social Work Endorsement/Licensure (PEL)
• Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
• Have a persistent and intentional mindset towards the overall success of each child
Preferred
• You are bilingual
• Possess 1+ year of direct School Social Work experience
Benefits Summary
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support
Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
On-going professional development opportunities:
Weekly PDs
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
$50k-60k yearly est. 7d ago
Internal Transfer Application
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Chicago, IL job
Thank you to all who expressed interest in a potential transfer of position or campus in the Placement Preference Survey. We're excited to continue the internal transfer process and ask that you complete your online application here through Paycom to move forward with this process.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this posting is to enable staff to formally apply for a transfer between campuses.
Your transfer preferences for new opportunities and campuses were noted in the Placement Preference Survey submitted to Human Resources. This application process is to ensure that we have a current resume and updated scope of your experiences, certifications and education.
We cannot move your transfer forward without a formal application.
GUIDING PHILOSOPHY
LEARN Charter School Network is committed to sustaining our culture and high expectations academic model. We support transfers to encourage the career interests of our staff and to retain strong talented people in our Network, while encouraging stability and continuity of their current campus by minimizing staff turnover. It's a balancing act. And always there are more transfer requests than the network will have open positions at the campuses of interest to potential transferees.
POLICY
Staff may be considered for multiple campuses or positions through this single application. Transfer and promotion decisions are based on long-term strategic goals of a campus, an employee's performance, applicable skills, and career growth considerations, and the employee's potential for success in the new position. The most important factor is whether a transfer is in the best interest of the network and the scholars who might be impacted. There will be a limit on the maximum number of staff allowed to transfer from an existing campus in a given year.
Qualifications
1. Please complete the internal transfer application by uploading an up-to-date resume and cover letter. Please be sure to note the campus(es) and role(s) in which you are expressing transfer interest. Applications must be submitted by March
2. Strong preference will be given to individuals who:
Have been with the network for more than a year.
Have achieved a “Proficient” or above teaching proficiency rating, or “Effective” or above overall performance rating; or if no recent rating is available have demonstrated effective performance via current observations.
Have demonstrated a growth mindset
Have not received a performance counseling within the past 12 months.
3. Your request will be shared with the campus(es) you have indicated on the Placement Preference Survey or the application if different from the survey; and if the campus has a related opening. Principals will review and consider applications and conduct any interviews between now and the end of March.
4. Based on the qualifications submitted, and campus/network needs, you may be invited to interview for available open position(s).
5. If invited, either HR or the principal will inform your current principal of the pending interview. Also anticipate the new principal will ask your current principal for insights into your past performance.
6. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview.
7. Campus principals with their peers and the HR Talent Team discuss transfers to be offered.
8. If offered, staff members will have 3 work days to accept or decline the new opportunity.
9. HR will close the loop with any applicants who are not invited to interview and/or not offered a transfer.
$32k-42k yearly est. 7d ago
Pre-K Site Leader
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Chicago, IL job
The LEARN Pre-K Site Leader leads all day-to-day operations of a LEARN Pre-K site. The Site Leader ensures a safe, caring, rigorous, and joyful environment for children, families, and staff. This leader is responsible for program quality, compliance with DCFS, DFSS, and PFAE requirements, instructional coaching, staff development, and strong family partnerships. The role requires a leader who demonstrates strong problem-solving ability, deep self-awareness, the capacity to build and lead effective teams, a commitment to equity, and a relentless drive toward results for students and staff.
Roles and Responsibilities
Coaching and Supervision(50%)
Facilitates ongoing individual check-ins, team meetings, and professional development that build instructional capacity and a healthy, positive staff culture.
Conducts annual evaluations, supports staff goal-setting, and ensures all staff meet and maintain required credentials, training, and professional standards.
Conducts weekly classroom observations using LEARN-aligned instructional frameworks and provides actionable, timely feedback.
Leads recruitment, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of all site staff in partnership with LEARN leadership.
Sets clear expectations and holds adults accountable for instructional quality, safety, compliance, and culture.
Models self-awareness by reflecting on personal impact, seeking feedback, and demonstrating continuous improvement.
Program Management (35%)
Oversees all aspects of center operations, including health and safety; enrollment; staff scheduling; instructional quality; and family experience.
Ensures continuous compliance with DCFS, IDHS, DFSS, and PFAE regulations; maintains all required staff and child files; and proactively responds to emerging compliance or safety concerns.
Ensures appropriate staff ratios and coverage at all times by analyzing daily conditions and adapting in real time.
Maintains facility safety, cleanliness, and usability, and solves logistical issues quickly to avoid interruptions to learning.
Builds strong relationships with families, proactively communicates policies, and ensures every interaction reflects cultural responsiveness and inclusion.
Manages enrollment pipelines and recruitment strategies to meet occupancy and budget goals while ensuring equitable access for families.
Ensures high-quality learning environments grounded in Creative Curriculum and aligned to Teaching Strategies GOLD, CLASS, and ECERS expectations.
When needed, performs essential classroom, Leadery, or operational duties to ensure the program runs smoothly.
Financial Management (15%)
Contributes to annual budget planning and manages daily fiscal operations to ensure financial sustainability.
Tracks site-level revenue, expenditures, staffing costs, and enrollment trends to stay within budget and meet financial targets with support of the LEARN Finance Department.
Manages inventory and purchasing; identifies opportunities to maximize efficiency and reduce waste without compromising quality.
Uses data dashboards, budget reports, and enrollment projections to monitor progress and adjust strategies quickly.
Results-Based Leadership
Maintains a relentless focus on child outcomes, family satisfaction, staff performance, compliance, and enrollment.
Sets ambitious goals for instructional quality, culture, compliance, and operational execution-and tracks progress weekly.
Proactively identifies obstacles and implements solutions that protect instructional time and program quality.
Uses data, weekly observations, and family feedback to continuously raise the bar for children's learning and staff development.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
Level 2 Illinois Director Credential for Lake County.
5-10 years of experience in a traditional school setting, including at least 2 years in a direct leadership role in an early childhood/lower elementary (principal, vice principal, grade-level chair, instructional coach, etc.).
Strong instructional leadership experience including observations, feedback cycles, PD facilitation, and one-on-one coaching.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with families and staff, and to lead with empathy and accountability.
Experience developing, managing, and maintaining program budgets.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to use data to make decisions.
Demonstrated initiative, judgment, high expectations, and strong organizational skills.
Preferred: CLASS certification; experience with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, ECERS-3, and other early childhood assessments.
Preferred: Knowledge of PFA, COPA, IAFC, DFSS, DCFS, or similar systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Personal Characteristics
Commitment to equity and culturally responsive leadership.
Ability to analyze complex situations, problem-solve in real time, and make decisions that prioritize children's safety and learning.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Maintains a positive attitude, professional demeanor, and high level of energy.
Ability to collaborate, give and receive feedback, and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders
$30k-35k yearly est. 8d ago
Speech Language Pathologist - 2025/2026 School Year (UChicago Charter School Corp)
University of Chicago Charter Schools 4.4
University of Chicago Charter Schools job in Chicago, IL
The University of Chicago Charter School is a neighborhood charter school on the South Side of Chicago, operated by the University of Chicago Urban Education Institute. Comprised of three campuses spanning all grades from early childhood through high school, UChicago Charter is a PreK to 12 superhighway that empowers students to RISE to excellence at every level, cultivating critical thinkers and leaders for success in college and in life.
North Kenwood/Oakland, founded in 1998, educates children from prekindergarten to grade five. Donoghue, created in 2005, also serves children from prekindergarten to grade five. Woodlawn, established in 2006, educates students from grade six to grade twelve.
Job Summary:
The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for prevention, assessment, intervention, program design, data collection/analysis, and compliance of laws and regulations set for students with disabilities. The Speech Language Pathologist will also collaborate and consult with school staff and parents regarding interventions and supports for all UChicago Charter School students. This is a part-time position, working 15 hours per week.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
* Provide therapeutic services for eligible students using a continuum of service delivery models; integrates speech program into school curriculum.
* Provide diagnostic assessment services to students using the established eligibility and exit criteria set by ASHA.
* Participate in required Domain, FIE, and Annual Review meetings as needed.
* Assist UChicago Charter School administration in developing policies and programs related to speech services; collaborates, communicates, and consults with school staff, teachers, and parents regarding procedures and best practices for students who require speech services.
* Complete compliance activities utilizing UChicago Charter School Impact database by accurately documenting weekly student progress, completing quarterly report cards, finalizing reports in a timely manner, and completing IEP's in collaboration with designated team members; gather and interpret data for individuals and groups.
* Facilitate and participate in professional development activities.
Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in the area of speech pathology/communication disorders is required. Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in Speech Language Pathology required. Illinois licensure must show a current registration date. Previous experience working with children ages 3 to 21 from culturally diverse backgrounds is required. Individuals should have experience serving students with a range of disorders and disabilities.
Applicants must be able to analyze and interpret test data, work collaboratively with a team of professionals, manage a maximum caseload of 60 students, and maintain accurate and timely records through UChicago Charter School Impact database. Applicants need strong written and verbal skills in order to effectively communicate the needs of students to teachers and parents.
Individuals who possess the Clinical Certificate of Competence (CCC) are encouraged to apply.
Hourly Pay Rate: $40.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate of years of experience and education.
UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.
UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS's commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.
$40 hourly 11d ago
Marketing & Communications Manager
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Chicago, IL job
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a nationally recognized non-profit network of PreK-8th grade elementary charter schools that is creating measurable, transformational change in the lives of its students. We currently educate 4,100 students, a majority low-income, minority student population (88% and 98%, respectively) across 11 campuses, the majority of which are in Chicago, IL. LEARN also serves families in Waukegan and North Chicago IL including the families of service members located at the Great Lakes Naval Academy and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Washington D.C.
LEARN is a college prep elementary school providing its scholars the foundation necessary for long term academic and personal success. Our schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student's individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five core values which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family involvement; and the positive development of the Whole Child.
LEARN has an impressive track record of success. It was recently recognized in a Stanford University study as one of the nation's top Gap Busting schools for its ability to close the academic achievement gap for its low income, minority population of students. LEARN students matriculate to college at a rate that is 3X the average of their peers and they graduate at 2x the rate of their peers, exceeding city and state averages.
What You'll Do:
We are seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and self-directed Marketing & Communications Manager to lead and execute LEARN's marketing and communications initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who is equally comfortable setting strategy as they are writing content, managing campaigns, and measuring results.
As a key member of the development team, this individual will drive brand strategy, internal and external communications, and marketing initiatives that support student enrollment, staff recruitment, and organizational growth. You will be both a strategic leader and a hands-on executor, playing a pivotal role in elevating LEARN's visibility and impact.
Key Responsibilities Brand & Communications Strategy
Own LEARN's brand strategy to strengthen visibility, credibility, and engagement across all campuses and markets (Chicago, North Chicago, Waukegan, and Washington, D.C.).
Establish an annual communications calendar and oversee implementation across digital, owned and earned media channels.
Capture and craft stories that celebrate LEARN students, teachers and community impact; leverage this content for social media, internal and external newsletters, digital campaigns, and earned media.
Manage external partners to support brand amplification.
Marketing for Student Enrollment & Talent Recruitment
Design and execute data-driven marketing strategies and campaigns to achieve 100% student enrollment and support staff recruitment across campuses.
Oversee digital advertising campaigns, social media growth, and creative content initiatives targeting prospective families and job candidates. LEARN's digital presence is currently on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Develop marketing collateral (flyers, digital ads, posters, etc.) in collaboration with internal staff.
Analyze and report on marketing performance, using insights to continuously improve messaging, targeting, and impact.
Internal Communications
Create and implement an internal communications strategy to foster staff engagement, culture, and retention.
Lead the development, editing, and sending of a monthly staff newsletter that builds awareness of key organizational initiatives and important updates.
Partner closely with HR and the CEO to develop tone, key messages, and voice to encourage staff engagement and retention.
External Communications
Manage LEARN's social media presence and digital storytelling - developing and executing content calendars, writing posts, and tracking engagement.
Oversee website content strategy, ensuring it remains current, accurate, and compelling for all stakeholders.
Produce newsletters and other key materials for donors, partners, and external audiences.
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in marketing or communications, preferably in the education or nonprofit sector.
Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to create and manage content for websites, social media, newsletters, and digital platforms.
Strong project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Experience with tools such as WordPress, Form Assembly, Canva, and Constant Contact.
A passion for education and belief in LEARN's mission to provide quality educational opportunities for underserved students.
Benefits Summary:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
Pet Insurance
403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status.
$43k-52k yearly est. 7d ago
ELA Instructional Coach (K-8)
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Chicago, IL job
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 12 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN and our amazing educators, have received numerous recognitions for making an impact in public education, including the 2018 Chicago Magazine's Top Elementary Charter Schools and the 2018 Illinois Network of Charter Schools Principal of the Year Award.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
The Network English Language Arts Instructional Coach organizes, integrates, and serves as key leaders for LEARN Charter School Network ELA programs of instruction for all students. The primary focus of this role will be to impact the English Language Arts instruction across the Network. The Network English Language Arts Instructional Coach reports to the Managing Director of Academics as a member of the Teaching and Learning Team. You will cover multiple campuses within the network.
Essential Job Functions:
Lead, in conjunction with the Teaching and Learning Team, the development, implementation, refinement, and assessment of all Network ELA programs.
Lead, in conjunction with Teaching and Learning Team initiatives from the strategic plan and our efforts to close the achievement gap and Covid learning loss.
Lead professional development for leaders and teachers on embedding best practices in leading ELA instruction, developing strong ELA learning tasks, and increasing teacher confidence in content and pedagogy.
Assist in the analysis of student assessment data for the purpose of continuous improvement for leaders and teachers
Assist leaders and teachers to develop appropriate scaffolding for tier one ELA instruction
Assist leaders and teachers to develop appropriate small group systems and interventions
Management:
Provide recommendations for additional ELA support. via curricula or web-based programs
Assist in grant applications and grant reporting
Building and managing effective relationships with internal and external partners
Maintains a presence in their region of campuses within the network
Qualifications
You have a bachelor's degree, teacher certification ( PEL- preferred)
You have a minimum of 3-5 years of high-level teaching ( AP or above) or instructional coach experience (required)
Experience using the Science of Reading ( required)
A version of K-8 education teaching/coaching experience ( required)
You can demonstrate leadership and support of adult learners around improving rigorous English Language Arts instruction
Strong preference for candidates who have served as School Leaders and have a Reading/Language Arts endorsement
Ability to travel to multiple campuses throughout Chicagoland and North Chicago
Benefits Summary:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
Pet Insurance
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Majority of work is performed in a general office and school environment. Position required availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also required participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings. Nature of work required an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Physical demands require the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day will often be necessary.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status).
$38k-47k yearly est. 3d ago
MS ELA Teacher
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Illinois job
About LEARN
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
About the Opportunity
The Middle School Language Arts Teacher will be responsible for daily operation for his or her classroom. The teacher is required to provide high quality instruction to all students, every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community-based. The teacher is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student's families, staff, and other members of the community.
An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students.Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that all scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars' academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.
What You'll Do:
As a Middle School Language Arts Teacher, your critical tasks will include but not limited to:
Essential Job Functions:
• Effectively implementing instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results while teaching to the whole child
• Planning and delivering differentiated instruction and ongoing assessments for children with diverse learning needs
• Demonstrating effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment
• Participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with peers and to grow professionally
• Understanding how to use data to improve instruction and student achievement
• Maintaining a professional working relationship with students, families and colleague
Qualifications
What You'll Need:
This job is a great fit if:
• Have Professional Educator's License (PEL) in Elementary Education or Secondary Education with Middle School Language Arts Endorsement
• Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
Preferred
• You are bilingual
• Possess 1+ year of Teaching experience
• Have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement
Benefits Summary
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
• Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
• On-going professional development opportunities:
•Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers
•Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers
•Weekly PDs
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Teachers will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.
Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Required the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Teachers will also be expected to clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture. Will frequently physically move moderate distances indoors and outdoors throughout the community or building with children including climbing stairs. Physical demands require to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift, push and pull 15 to 40 pounds for short periods of time.
For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility
$45k-57k yearly est. 7d ago
Chief Development Officer
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Chicago, IL job
Founded in 2001, LEARN Charter School Network is a nationally recognized nonprofit transforming the lives of PreK-8th grade students by providing an exceptional education. Serving more than 4,100 students-75% low-income and 85% minority-across 11 campuses in Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C., LEARN is a college-prep program that empowers scholars for lifelong success.
Our approach is grounded in five core values: high expectations, mutual respect, a safe and nurturing environment, family engagement, and whole child development. LEARN's impact is proven-recognized by Stanford University as one of the nation's top “Gap-Busting” school networks. LEARN scholars achieve proficiency rates that are 2-3x comparable schools and its alumni enroll in college at 3x the national average for their peers and graduate college at 2x the rate. LEARN does the ordinary extraordinarily well delivering an unparalleled academic experience each and every day for our students and their families.
The Opportunity
LEARN seeks a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead and elevate our multi-million-dollar annual fundraising and communications efforts. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CDO will partner with a talented team, an engaged Board of Directors, and committed stakeholders to expand LEARN's philanthropic reach and sustain its mission-driven growth.
This is an opportunity for a visionary fundraiser and team leader to advance one of the country's most effective models for educational equity
Qualifications
Fundraising Leadership
Design and execute a comprehensive, diversified fundraising strategy for LEARN IL and LEARN D.C.
Secure major gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government sources.
Drive annual fundraising results of approximately $5 million.
Team Leadership
Select, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Development and Marketing team including clearly defining performance expectations and providing targeted professional development.
Produce compelling marketing and communications materials that amplify LEARN's story.
Support staff and student recruitment and strengthen internal and external communications.
Strategic Partnership
Serve as a key member of LEARN's executive team, collaborating with the CEO, Board, and fellow Chiefs to achieve network goals.
Partner with the Board Development Committee to drive engagement, communication and board reporting.
Achieve 100% board participation in annual giving, and leverage board networks for growth.
Operational Excellence
Oversee the development and marketing budget ensuring that the department is within budget for revenue and expenses.
Manage LEARN's response to audit, reporting, and compliance requirements related to its individual, foundation, and government grants.
Ensure that EveryAction, LEARN's donor database, is maintained and updated with all donor information including gifts, correspondence, grant agreements, and other contact.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree required.
7+ years of professional fundraising experience, including 3+ years of department management experience. Campaign experience is a plus.
Proven track record of raising several million dollars annually with concrete examples of success with personally securing major gifts in excess of $1M.
Expertise across individual, corporate, foundation, and government giving.
Track record of building and empowering high-performing teams.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
Working Conditions
Hybrid position with regular in-person presence at LEARN's corporate offices and school sites across Chicagoland and Washington, D.C. Occasional travel and evening/weekend engagements required.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: The base salary for this position is $210,000 with significant bonus potential.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; paid vacation, holidays, and personal time; life and disability insurance; pet insurance; and a 403(b) plan with 4.5% contribution + 4.5% match.
LEARN Charter School Network is an equal opportunity employer. Go to ******************** for more information.
$56k-74k yearly est. 7d ago
Occupational Therapist - Part Time/ North Chicago Waukegan
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
North Chicago, IL job
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a non profit network of PK-8th grade elementary schools that is creating measurable, transformational change in the lives of its students. We currently educate 4,100 students, a majority low-income, minority student population (88% and 98%, respectively), across 11 campuses across Chicago, Lake County, and Washington D.C.
Our schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student's individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five core values which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family involvement; and the positive development of the Whole Child.
LEARN alumni graduate college at 2x the rate of their peers, exceeding city, state and national averages. Our college graduation rate is 10 points above the national average for all students regardless of socio-economic status or ethnicity. We are proud to be closing the achievement gap.
What You'll Do:
Learn Charter School is looking for a dynamic Part Time Occupational Therapist who will collaborate with case managers, school counselors/social workers, teachers, school leaders and others in identifying/meeting the physical needs of students. You will oversee our three campuses in North Chicago/Waukegan area.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to
:
Using current occupational therapy principles, and LEARN Network guidelines/protocols and best practices, provide direct and consult occupational therapy services to students in a K-8th grade school setting as indicated in student plans such as IEP/504/MTSS/health plans.
Ensure 100% compliance as required by ISBE/authorizing district/Network as it relates to physical therapy in the school setting (including, but not limited to, meeting compliance timelines and service delivery).
Provide a thorough assessment and identification of occupational therapy needs (i.e motor, sensory), and utilize data to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504, MTSS, and/or health plans.
Create an individualized therapy program for students, sharing with classroom teachers and families.
Use various strategies and best practices to help students increase strength and dexterity and provide access to the educational setting.
Keep on-going and detailed records of services provided
Keep ongoing and detailed records of student progress throughout the year, including qualitative and quantitative data related students' response to interventions and services, and the use of data to inform evidence based decisions
Keep abreast of current research and practices in occupational therapy and provide Professional development/training related to occupational therapy in the school setting to individual student, school, or network teams as appropriate/requested
Support Network initiatives in the development and implementation of wellness programs through the lens of a school based occupational therapist
Attend required meetings and be a contributing participant of the OT/PT/ School/ SSS teams
Other duties as assigned within the scope occupational therapy and as a member of the SSS individual Student, School and Network teams
Qualifications
This job is a great fit if you:
Have a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field from an accredited college or university.
Have Three (3) years prior experience providing the service required by this position, including at least three years of experience working within a school setting.
Hold a license from the State to provide services as an occupational therapist and Registered with the Illinois Department of Financial Professional Regulations ( IDFPR)
Knowledge of applicable federal and state statutes dealing with privacy, care and protection abuse.
Ability to make referrals to appropriate staff members and other agencies and organizations.
Benefits Summary:
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
Physical Demands/Travel
Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. May also be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facilities used by students. Physical demands require the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel. May be required to travel to LEARN campuses across the state, as needed.
Working Conditions:
School staff will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once. Majority of work will be performed in a general office/ school environment. May requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status.
$57k-71k yearly est. 7d ago
Paraprofessional 1 - LAKE
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Waukegan, IL job
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
About the Opportunity
As a Paraprofessional, you will collaborate and partner with the Classroom Teacher and Diverse Learning Teacher to ensure successful academic outcomes for individual students. You will assist individual or group of students with their social, academic and physical needs throughout th school day.
What You'll Do:
As a Paraprofessional, your critical tasks will include but not limited to:
Essential Job Functions:
Demonstrates understanding of the instructional program based on the student's IEP goals
Be able to take direction from Classroom Teacher, Diverse Learning Teacher and Principal
Helps promote individual or student group independence, social skills and self-esteem
Effectively communicates with individual or group of students to promote student understanding
Monitoring individual or group of student behavior and academic achievement. Assist in establishing expectations for behavior in accordance to school-wide/ classroom culture/discipline plan
Effectively monitors individual or group of students outside of the classroom (e.g. recess, lunchroom, etc.)
Utilizes appropriate student assessments to effectively inform differentiated instruction (e.g. utilizes anecdotals)
Able to assist individual or group of students academic needs and effectively address them
Effectively executes individualized instruction with minimum supervision
Promotes and maintains positive relationship with staff
Qualifications
This job is a great fit if:
Paraprofessional License
Have a Bachelor's Degree or 60+ college credits
Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
Preferred
You are bilingual
Possess 1+ year of Paraprofessional experience
Benefits Summary
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Teachers will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.
Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Required the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Teachers will also be expected to clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture. Will frequently physically move moderate distances indoors and outdoors throughout the community or building with children including climbing stairs. Physical demands require to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift, push and pull 15 to 40 pounds for short periods of time.
For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
$26k-33k yearly est. 7d ago
Intermediate Grades Teacher - LAKE (C)
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Illinois job
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving over 4,000 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
About the Opportunity
The Classroom Teacher will be responsible for daily operation for his or her classroom. The teacher is required to provide high quality instruction to all students, every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community-based. The teacher is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student's families, staff, and other members of the community.
An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students. Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that all scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars' academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.
What You'll Do:
As a Classroom Teacher, your critical tasks will include but not limited to:
Effectively implementing instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results.
Implementing instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks.
Understanding how to use data to improve instruction and improve student achievement
Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs
Providing a positive learning environment that promotes thinking; the classroom environment is supportive and community-based.
Demonstrating effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment
Collaborating with peers to enhance the instructional environment and meet school-wide goals
Maintaining a professional working relationship with parents
Cultivating ongoing relationships with student's families, staff, and other members of the community
Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal
Qualifications
This job is a great fit if:
Have Professional Educator's License (PEL) in Elementary Education
Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
Preferred
You are bilingual
Possess 1+ year of Teaching experience
Have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement
Benefits Summary
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
On-going professional development opportunities:
Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers
Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers
Weekly PDs
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Teachers will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.
Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Required the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Teachers will also be expected to clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture. Will frequently physically move moderate distances indoors and outdoors throughout the community or building with children including climbing stairs. Physical demands require to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift, push and pull 15 to 40 pounds for short periods of time.
For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
$37k-47k yearly est. 8d ago
Diverse Learning Teacher
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Chicago, IL job
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected.
LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
About the Opportunity
The Diverse Learning Teacher maintains quality services in accordance with state/federal guidelines and ensures that instruction, modifications, etc. for students with special needs are being implemented consistently.
An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students. Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that all scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars' academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.
As a Diverse Learning Teacher, your critical tasks will include but not limited to:
Essential Duties
Work to prevent, assess, identify, and support diverse learning needs in children affecting their ability to access learning and maintaining developmentally appropriate social and emotional skills in the school environment.
Participate as an active/valued member of the Network and school based teams (SPED, 504, MTSS) to ensure scholars with diverse learning needs are screened, identified, and evaluated appropriately to determine and implement individual plans to meet their needs.
With support from the Network/School Case manager, ensures scholars on their caseloads are provided services as written in their plans and whole child needs are met. Support/coach General ed teachers, IAs, paras on student plans and ensure supports are being provided
Prepare and present documents/reports within given compliance timelines, and participate in school based problem solving/504/IEP meetings including but not limited to eligibility, annuals, and check in meetings. Requests specific information from non-school agencies (e.g. clinics, hospitals, physicians, health departments, day care centers, etc) with signed release of information. Ensure 90-100% compliance related to special education, 504, and/or MTSS requirements (i.e timelines, services) and guidelines.
Maintain and document records of direct services, collaboration logs, and progress monitoring data as required by the Network and local authorizers. Maintain confidentiality as required by the Network and legislation.
Keep abreast of research based best practices and evaluation tools to ensure scholars are identified appropriately and receive high quality services; provide PDs and/or share information with SEL teams and other stakeholders as necessary.
Consistently and actively participate in school and Network meetings (ie DL meetings, professional development, team meetings, staff meetings). Serve as a liaison between the DL team and other teams, and the expert as it relates diverse learning.
Provide information to stakeholders about diverse learning needs and styles, maintain consistent communication with parents/team members of the scholars on the clinician's caseload and respond to parent and staff questions/concerns/requests in a timely and professional manner.
Contribute to the development and improvement of Network initiatives, programs, and policies as it relates to Student Support Services and Special Education programs for the Network and the campuses.
Additional tasks may include:
• Participate in the school based Crisis Response team; participate in CPI training
Qualifications
This job is a great fit if you:
Have Professional Educator's License (PEL) in Elementary Education or Secondary Education and LBS1 certification
Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
Have a persistent and intentional mindset towards the overall success of each child
Preferred
You are bilingual
Possess 1+ year of teaching experience in special education
Benefits Summary
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
On-going professional development opportunities:
Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers
Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers
Weekly PDs
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.
Teachers will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.
Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Required the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Teachers will also be expected to clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture. Will frequently physically move moderate distances indoors and outdoors throughout the community or building with children including climbing stairs. Physical demands require to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift, push and pull 15 to 40 pounds for short periods of time.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
$35k-43k yearly est. 7d ago
Social Worker - LAKE
Lawndale Educational and Regional Network Charter School 3.4
Waukegan, IL job
Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.
About the Opportunity
The School Social Worker maintains quality services in accordance with state/federal guidelines and ensures that instruction, modifications, etc. for students with special needs are being implemented consistently.
An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students. Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that all scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars' academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.
What You'll Do:
As a School Social Worker, your critical tasks will include but not limited to:
Essential Job Functions:
Work to prevent, assess, identify, and support social-emotional needs in children affecting their ability to access learning in the school environment, maintain developmentally appropriate social relationships, self regulate emotions and/or related needs.
Support the school leadership team as it relates SEL initiatives and responses to support the well being of students and staff. Serve as an active member of the school SEL team. Coach teachers/IAs/paras in the implementation of universal/ Tier 1 SEL interventions and curriculum
Participate as an active/valued member of the Network and school based teams (SPED, 504, MTSS) to ensure scholars with social emotional related needs are screened, identified, and evaluated appropriately to determine and implement individual plans to meet their needs. Leads the FBA/BIP process. Provide information to stakeholders about SEL, maintain consistent communication with parents/team members of the scholars on the clinician's caseload and respond to parent and staff questions/concerns/requests in a timely and professional manner.
With support from the Network/School Case manager, serves as the primary case manager for 504/MTSS plans in which SEL needs are primary and oversees scheduling and facilitating required meetings within timelines. Serve as a team member for all other individual plans for which the SW is a RSP. Ensure 90-100% compliance related to special education, 504, and/or MTSS requirements (i.e timelines, services) and guidelines.
Prepare and present documents/reports within given compliance timelines, and participate in school based problem solving/504/IEP meetings including but not limited to eligibility, annuals, and check in meetings. Requests specific information from non-school agencies (e.g. clinics, hospitals, physicians, health departments, day care centers, etc) with signed release of information.
Develop a schedule and implement services/accommodations/modifications/interventions as indicated in individual scholar plans.
Maintain and document records of direct services, collaboration logs, and progress monitoring data as required by the Network and local authorizers. Maintain confidentiality as required by the Network and legislation.
Ensure annual goals and benchmarks are based on data and research based practices, specific to individual student needs.
Keep abreast of research based best practices and evaluation tools to ensure scholars are identified appropriately and receive high quality services; provide PDs and/or share information with SEL teams and other stakeholders as necessary.
Demonstrates knowledge and follows all Network, federal, state and local rules, regulations and laws.
Additional tasks may include:
Participation of the Network Crisis team and remaining available for emergency social services to support social emotional needs in emergency situations at own or other campuses.
Participation in the school based Crisis Response team; participate in CPI training.
Serve as the homeless liaison as needed and/or if identified by the school principal.
Qualifications
This job is a great fit if you:
• Have a Master's degree or higher in Social Work and valid State/District School Social Work Endorsement/Licensure
• Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
• Have a persistent and intentional mindset towards the overall success of each child
Preferred
• You are bilingual
• Possess 1+ year of direct School Social Work experience
Benefits Summary
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
Short and long term disability
Paid life insurance
403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
On-going professional development opportunities:
Weekly PDs
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.
This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
$50k-60k yearly est. 7d ago
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