Company Info

North Lawndale College Prep

1313 S. SACRAMENTO DRIVE
CHICAGO, IL, United States

Phone: 7735426766
Web Site: nlcphs.org

Company Profile

Special Education Teacher


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Job ID:

16997

Location:

CHICAGO, IL, United States 

Category:

Education

Salary:

per year
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Job Views:

4795

Zip Code:

60623

Employment Type:

Full time

Posted:

10.14.2022
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Job Description:

North Lawndale College Prep is a coed, public charter high school with two campuses that serves over 700 students in grades 9-12. NLCP exists to create a better future by developing and empowering transformational leaders. We do this by providing a comprehensive high school education and the supports necessary to graduate from college. As an organization, we value passion, commitment, and relationships. Our success is distinguished by three critical elements: An academic model that builds both the academic and the social and emotional skills our students will need for their future success; Caring and engaged professionals; and a competitive and attractive brand. NLCP has served the North Lawndale Community for twenty+ years. 

Description:
Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of NLCP curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, NLCP seeks teachers who are passionate and committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a department and grade level team. 

Job Summary:
Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
Drive student success;
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;
Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues; and participate in staff orientation and training.

Job Requirements:

Passion to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom; Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subject;
Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player;
Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
Valid State of Illinois Certification is preferred.