Class Size Teacher-- KDG

Class Size Teacher-- KDG

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.

POSITION OVERVIEW The Joint Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) allocates Class-Size Teacher positions to address oversized classrooms in Priority Schools and other impacted schools. These positions are reviewed annually and concluded at the end of each school year. Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes and performs related duties as required.

The Class Size Teacher will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Instructional planning, including providing written lesson plans and preparations following the objectives of the instructional programs, establishing positive learning environment expectation standards for all pupils, evaluating pupils' progress, and maintaining current and accurate records of pupils' achievements.
• Implementing instructional methods, including applying contemporary principles of learning theory and teaching methodology, drawing from the range of instructional materials available in the school, participating in the development and implementation of new teaching techniques, and providing bulletin board and interest areas reflective of pupils' current work.
• Exhibiting and applying knowledge of the curriculum content related to subject areas and instructional level.
• Participating in programs to improve student attendance.
• Promoting anti-vandalism programs in the schools.
• Establishing and maintaining reasonable rules of conduct within the classroom and on school grounds, including playgrounds, corridors, and lunchrooms, consistent with the provisions of the Chicago Public Schools' Uniform Discipline Code.
• Maintaining accurate attendance records and seating charts.
• Encouraging student growth in self-discipline and positive self-concept.
• Ensuring fairness in teacher-pupil relationships and exhibiting an understanding and respect for students.
• Initiating appropriate conferences with parents, guardians, administrators, and/or ancillary personnel following school procedures.
• Communicating with parents or guardians and counseling pupils on the pupils' academic progress, attendance, and conduct.
• Participating in in-service meetings and professional staff meetings and using pertinent information and materials provided.
• Coordinating and attending class field trips.
• Working in extra-curricular and after-school activities.
• Utilizing appropriate resources available in the community.

To be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Class Size Teacher must possess the following qualifications:

• Education Requirements:
  
  Successful completion of all student teaching requirements and course work required to obtain the appropriate teaching certificate(s) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• License Requirements:
  Teachers must possess at least one of the following valid teaching licenses issued by the Illinois State Board of
  
  Education:
  
  a Professional Educator License (PEL), an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS).
• Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state certification requirements, knowledge of contemporary principles and practice of teaching, and knowledge of classroom and behavior management techniques.
• Ability to modify instruction to meet student needs, ability to cooperate with the school faculty and administration in the development and implementation of an articulated program of instruction, ability to work…