English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

About Perspectives Charter Schools

At Perspectives, our A Disciplined Life® education model teaches the whole child. We combine academic rigor, social emotional learning, and experiential opportunities to establish a culture of trust, curiosity and achievement. As one of the first charter schools in Illinois and founded by teachers, our mission is to provide students with a holistic, rigorous and relevant education, based on the ethical principles of A Disciplined Life®, preparing them for life in a changing world and helping them further become intellectually reflective, caring and ethical people engaged in a meaningful life. With 5 schools in three campuses, the Perspectives network has served public school students in grades 6 -12 on our city’s southside for over 20 years. Our scholars come from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the country, but they graduate from high school, graduate from high school with a plan to enroll in college or trade school, and take with them the tools to persist in college and career. The keys to our success are our dedicated, hard-working, creative, and compassionate colleagues.

LOCATION : South Loop, Bronzeville, Chatham

Set the Vision. Be an English as a Second Language Teacher at Perspectives, where we live A Disciplined Life®.

JOB PURPOSE

At Perspectives, we pride ourselves in the quality of supports that we give to our students. We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive education for all that includes outstanding support services for our students, which are rooted in the 26 principles of A Disciplined Life® (our social emotional learning culture and curriculum.) The English Language Learner teacher will provide educational services to students in need, including instructing ELL courses across various campuses, and ensure school based ELL compliance. At Perspectives, we are committed to providing a caring community of dedicated staff that meet the diverse academic, emotional, and social needs of our scholars. Our ultimate goal is that we give our students an education that will allow them to be positive change agents in their communities and lead meaningful post-secondary lives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of english as a second language pedagogy
• Ensure accurate Home Language Survey completion for new to District students
• Administer the required English proficiency screener (W-APT) and enter scores into SIM/IMPACT
• Maintain/create ESL files and records that meet ISBE audit requirements
• Complete CPS OLCE requests for information associated with funding and program support
• Update ESL profiles on SIM/IMPACT
• Administer and manage the proctoring of the ACCESS test
• Master content area and teach students in a clear and effective manner to drive academic achievement
• Make meticulous plans for units and lessons that address higher-order thinking skills, and use formative assessment to constantly adjust plans based on student needs
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying academic strengths and weaknesses
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or other school leader
• Demonstrates effective classroom management skills and builds a classroom culture based on the 26 principles of A Disciplined Life
• Actively participates in professional development and works collaboratively with instructional leaders to improve instructional practices
• Builds meaningful and professional relationships with students and families
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or other school leadership

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university
• Current, valid Illinois Teacher Certificate Type 3; Type 4; Type 9 or Type 10 with ESL endorsement
• ISBE approved alternative licensure (Type 29 with ISBE language proficiency test)

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and write proficiently using the English language
• Ability to interact and speak effectively in interpersonal situations and before groups of people

Experience:

• Evidence of success working in an urban school environment is strongly preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

Majority of work will be performed in a general office/school environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.

Benefits Summary

Perspectives offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off including holidays, short and long term disability, paid life insurance, 403B and the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund.

Perspectives Charter Schools works affirmatively to include diversity among its workforce and does not discriminate in the selection of its staff on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, income, marital status, or any other dimension of diversity. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.