Computer Education Teacher, Elementary
Posted: 1 month ago
2013-04-19
Available: ASAP
Chicago, ILHigh-Needs Location
AUSL
Managed, Chicago Public School - Job Code:
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 www.ausl-chicago.org.
Our turnaround
schools are seeking experienced full-time Computer Education Teachers who are
highly qualified and strive to enhance and advance knowing, teaching and
learning. 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
using technology. All school staff in AUSL-managed 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:
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Collaborate
with teachers in multiple subject areas to create opportunities for interdisciplinary
learning
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Provide
and supervise opportunities for students to demonstrate individually and in
groups the skills, talent, and work produced in Computer Education
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Manage
computer lab calendar and inventory
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Provide
instruction in the proper use of tools, materials and equipment, ensuring safe
us for students, school staff, and partners
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Evaluate
and use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning,
supplement school resources, and connect the school with global learning community
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Create
an environment that is conductive to active and participatory learning, and resource-based
instructional practices
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Provide
leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the computer lad is aligned
with the school and district objectives
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Excellent
oral and written communication
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Participate
in a mandatory summer professional development.
Qualifications:
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Master's
degree in Library Science from an accredited institution in education
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Current
State of Illinois Type 03 or Type 09 certification
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Endorsement
in Computers or Technology
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Urban
/ high need school experience preferred (Chicago Public School experience
preferred)
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Reside
within the city of Chicago (Residency waivers are provided for subject areas
deemed by CPS as special needs. Visit https://hrportal.cps.k12.il.us/psp/cpseppr2/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/c/PORTAL_COMPONENTS.EO_PE_PORTAL_SRCH.GBL
for detailed information on residency requirements.)
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Exert
up to 20 pounds (light work)
In order to be considered for a
position or an interview, applicants must:
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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).
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