Academy for Urban School Leadership (learn more)
Chicago, Illinois
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| Job ID: 83306 |
Application Deadline:
Posted until Filled |
| Re-posted: April 22, 2013 |
Starting Date:
August 2013 |
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The Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) is a non-profit education management organization that turnaround chronically failing Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Our mission is to improve student achievement in Chicago's high-poverty, failing schools through a disciplined transformation process built on a foundation of specialty trained AUSL teachers. Our turnaround schools offer students and families the opportunity to be educated in a learning community with high expectations and resources for improved performance. AUSL currently manages 25 CPS neighborhood turnaround schools (20 elementary, 5 high schools) that are predominately located on the Westside and Southside of Chicago. All school staff at an AUSL turnaround school are employees of CPS. The terms of the Board of Education/Chicago Teachers Union collective bargaining agreement shall apply unless waived in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement or in accordance with State law. For more information about our schools, visit auslchicago.org.
Our turnaround schools are seeking experienced full-time PK-5 General Education teachers who are highly qualified to teach at an AUSL managed – Chicago Public Schools. This position will be staffed with a professional educator who has a proven track record of providing excellent learning experiences that utilize a variety of instructional strategies that deepens students understanding of multiple literacy concepts. We anticipate candidates with superior content knowledge to collaborate with classroom teachers in planning units that integrate learning and are aligned with state learning standards. AUSL views literacy as essential to helping students develop the reading and writing skills necessary in raising their academic performance. All school staff in AUSL-manages turnaround schools are selected for the challenge of ensuring rapid transformation of a struggling school into a school of excellence.
The teacher hours include the regular school day (start and end times vary by school site). In some AUSL schools, staff may be asked to teach after-school programs for one hour, three days a week; and attend after-school staff professional development for teachers one day per week. Salary and compensation for after-school hours will be paid according to the Chicago Teacher Union (CTU) collective bargaining agreement.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and use the Common Core standards to create rigorous unit plans
- Differentiate instructional delivery to meet the needs and challenge of all students
- Write and implement learning objectives that are challenging and measurable, and are based on Common Core standards as well as student assessment data
- Use AUSL classroom and behavioral management strategies that are structured, consistent, respectful and responsive to student needs
- Analyze student work and assessments to inform instruction and create and execute data action plans
- Develops a positive, orderly learning environment which engages students and maximizes on-task behavior
- Utilize a common approach to preparation and planning, classroom environment, and instruction
- Stimulate reflection by guiding students to explore areas of risk, discomfort and opportunity
- Receive professional development and coaching to improve practice from full-time AUSL coaches and school administrators
- Participate in individual, group and mandatory summer professional developments
Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 20
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Academy for Urban School Leadership is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
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- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in education
- Current Illinois elementary certification (Type 04 for PK-3, and Type 03 for K-5) (Illinois Provisional certificated accepted for out of state applicants)
- Urban / high need teaching experience (Chicago Public School experience preferred)
- Reside within the city of Chicago (Residency waivers are provided for subject areas deemed by CPS as special needs. Contact CPS directly regarding residency waivers.
In order to be considered for a position or an interview, applicants must:
- Permit classroom observation/s by members of the teacher selection committee (if applicable);
- Permit one or more interviews by a school leaders/selection committee.
Legal Statement (Title IX): It is the policy of the Board of Education of the City of Chicago not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or sex. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the regulations promulgated thereunder concerning sex discrimination should be referred to the Title IX Officer, Chicago Public Schools, 125 S. Clark St., Chicago, Illinois 60603, 773-553-2688 (TTY-773-553-2699). Bachelor degree preferred Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required |
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