Teacher-Diverse Learner ELA

Chicago Collegiate Charter School•Chicago, IL

127d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Collegiate is seeking a dedicated Teacher for Diverse Learners specializing in English Language Arts. This role is crucial in supporting scholars on their journey to and through college. The school is committed to fostering a professional environment where staff can grow and improve, inspired by the scholars, families, and the broader community of the far South Side of Chicago. For the 2026-2027 school year, the school plans to employ approximately 42 staff members and serve around 300 students. The school has a proven track record of success, with its first graduating class in 2021 achieving 100% college admission and earning significant scholarship money.

Requirements

Hold a valid Illinois Teaching Certificate (PEL) and LBS1 endorsement
Hold at least a Bachelor's degree.
Demonstrate success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserved students, particularly in urban schools.
Have an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels, regardless of demographics.
Operate with a strong work ethic and a passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission -driven school culture.
Ability to be solutions oriented and approach each day with a sense of possibility.
Desire to become a better teacher by joining the Chicago Collegiate family.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a predominantly inclusion and pull out environment.
Experience communicating effectively and regularly problem solving with classroom teachers and parents about IEPs, academic interventions and student progress.
Experience developing daily, unit and long-term lesson plans and assessments and assisting in the development of curriculum standards and mapping.
Experience teaching students in a high quality, engaging way, while also creating and fostering a culture of achievement and community.
Experience building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Experience continuously assessing student progress, analyzing data, and differentiating instruction to meet individual student needs and maximize learning.
Experience communicating with students and families regularly via school provided cell phone.
Experience operating with a growth mindset and committing to ongoing professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment.
Experience working on a trailblazing team.
Passion for innovating instructional practice by using personalized learning and small group instruction.
Belief that teachers are the primary drivers of their classroom culture and are a direct contributor to our school’s culture.

Responsibilities

Developing daily, unit and long-term lesson plans and assessments using IEPs in a predominantly inclusion and pull out environment.
Communicating effectively and regularly problem solving with classroom teachers and parents about IEPs, academic interventions and student progress.
Develop daily, unit and long-term lesson plans and assessments and assist in the development of curriculum standards and mapping.
Teach students in a high quality, engaging way, while also creating and fostering a culture of achievement and community.
Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Continuously assess student progress, analyze data, and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs and maximize learning.
Be prepared to do whatever it takes for students to excel on their journey to and through college, including communicating with students and families regularly via school provided cell phone.
Operate with a growth mindset and commit to ongoing professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment.
Work well on a trailblazing team, which will continue to expand until the school serves 7–12th graders in the far South Side of Chicago.
Have a passion for innovating your instructional practice by using personalized learning and small group instruction.
Hold the belief that teachers are the primary drivers of their classroom culture and are a direct contributor to our school’s culture.