Teacher Multi Grade Level; Bloom Academy

Position: TEACHER MULTI GRADE LEVEL (BLOOM ACADEMY)
Position Type:
Culture and Climate/Teacher Cross Cat Resource

Date Posted:
5/4/2026

Location:
School Culture & Climate

Date Available:
08/24/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Bloom Teacher

Bargaining Unit: ETA

Department/Location: Culture & Climate/Bloom Academy

Calendar Days: 184

Reports To: Coordinator of Culture & Climate

JD Revision Date: 11.6.25

Supervises: N/A

Function/ Position Summary

The Bloom Teacher provides individualized, small-group, and whole-group instruction within Bloom Academy's 45-day diagnostic intervention program, across multiple grade levels. This position supports students who require targeted behavioral and social-emotional interventions to successfully transition back to their home schools or another program. The Bloom Teacher collaborates closely with the school team to implement trauma-informed practices, data-driven instruction, and personalized learning strategies that promote student growth and self-regulation.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop and foster positive, trusting relationships with each student and their family to support engagement, motivation, and progress within the 45-day intervention program.
• Plan and deliver individualized and small-group instruction across various grade levels, aligned to district curriculum and student intervention goals.
• Implement trauma-informed, restorative, and proactive classroom management strategies to promote emotional regulation and positive behavior.
• Collaborate with the Behavior Specialist, Social Worker, TAT, and building teams to develop and implement targeted academic and behavioral interventions.
• Utilize data to monitor student progress, adjust instructional strategies, and document growth during the intervention period.
• Support the development and use of visuals, routines, and structured supports to reinforce self-regulation and independence.
• Participate in transition planning and communication with home schools to ensure continuity of supports and interventions.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and daily performance for ongoing review and transition reporting.
• Participate in professional learning and team collaboration to strengthen intervention strategies and instructional practices.
• Serve as a trained CPI/Ukeru staff member, using de-escalation and crisis prevention techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.
• Assist in supporting students during crisis situations and contribute to the development of proactive behavior supports.
• Collaborate with administrators and colleagues to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes growth and restoration.
• Perform other requirements of the job in accordance with the ETA collective bargaining agreement.

Education

• Illinois Teaching Certificate.
• Bachelor's degree in a related subject from an accredited university.
• Previous experience in Special Education (e.g., LBS1) is preferred but not necessary for hire.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English Certification is preferred but not necessary for hire.

Experience / Knowledge

• Knowledge of Common Core State Standards and developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
• Understanding of differentiated instruction and strategies to support diverse learners, including English language learners.
• Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral and social-emotional intervention strategies to support students with a range of learning and behavioral needs.

Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 9-month work-year position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.

Attachment(s):

• ETA Benefit
• ETA Salary Schedule .pdf