Computer Education Teacher, Elementary

Posted: 1 month ago 2013-04-19
Available: ASAP
Chicago, IL
High-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:
•         Collaborate with teachers in multiple subject areas to create opportunities for interdisciplinary learning
•         Provide and supervise opportunities for students to demonstrate individually and in groups the skills, talent, and work produced in Computer Education
•         Manage computer lab calendar and inventory
•         Provide instruction in the proper use of tools, materials and equipment, ensuring safe us for students, school staff, and partners
•         Evaluate and use existing and emerging technologies to support teaching and learning, supplement school resources, and connect the school with global learning community
•         Create an environment that is conductive to active and participatory learning, and resource-based instructional practices
•         Provide leadership and expertise necessary to ensure that the computer lad is aligned with the school and district objectives
•         Excellent oral and written communication
•         Participate in a mandatory summer professional development.
 
Qualifications:
•         Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited institution in education
•         Current State of Illinois Type 03 or Type 09 certification
•         Endorsement in Computers or Technology
•         Urban / high need school experience preferred (Chicago Public School experience preferred)
•         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.) 
•         Exert up to 20 pounds (light work)
 
In order to be considered for a position or an interview, applicants must:
•         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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