Open Positions for Cook County School District 130

Openings as of 4/25/2025

Teacher- A.N.C.H.O.R. Academy

JobID: 1910

Position Type:
  Teaching/A.N.C.H.O.R. Academy Teacher


Date Posted:
  4/11/2025


Location:
  District Wide


Date Available:
  08/01/2025


Closing Date:
  Until Filled


  
Job Summary: 
Through intentional, student centered academic and social emotional opportunities, recognition of diverse backgrounds, abilities, interests, and aspirations, the A.N.C.H.O.R. Academy supports students in developing core skills and strategies to be successful in the learning environment. The A.N.C.H.O.R. Academy teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction in all core subject areas to middle school students enrolled in an alternative education setting.  The teacher works collaboratively with related service providers, other teachers, administrators, and parents to develop a plan that addresses the student’s academic and social/emotional needs. The teacher implements personalized education and behavior plans designed to support the academic and social/emotional growth of the students. The teacher maintains regular communication with the parent(s)/guardian(s), the principal, and the teachers from the home school with regard to the student’s progress.  


Qualifications: 
• Current and valid  Illinois Professional Educator License with a middle school  endorsement in one or more of the following: ELA, math, social studies, and/or science;
• Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed;
• Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions;
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using standards-based varied teaching methods to address student learning styles;  
• Individual must be able to incorporate technology as a means of enhancing their instruction;
• Able to work with a diverse student population and establish open and regular communication with families, administrators, teachers, and related service providers; and 
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Prepares lesson plans that incorporate best practice instructional strategies for all core academic subjects.
• Uses a variety of instructional resources and materials in planning engaging, rigorous, and differentiated activities that are structured to advance student learning.
• Designs a variety of student assessments that are aligned to the learning outcomes, using both formative and summative assessments to:
  • Monitor student progress; and
  • Adapt instruction for the whole class, individuals, or small groups of students.
• Promotes positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Maximizes the use of instructional time by:
  • Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures;
  • Guiding instructional groups; and
  • Managing classroom transitions.
• Uses questioning and discussion strategies during instruction to:
  • Engage students in critical thinking and reflection;
  • Encourage students to make connections, draw conclusions, and formulate arguments;
  • Challenge students to explain their thinking;
  • Strengthen students’ ability to develop their own questions; and
  • Assess student understanding.
• Engages students in activities and assignments that are intellectually challenging, allowing students to reflect on what they have learned.
• Actively assesses student understanding during instruction, providing constructive feedback designed to inform students of their progress and how they can improve their work.
• Reflects on instructional practices in order to improve teaching and student learning.
• Communicates frequently with families providing information about:
  • The instruction and learning that is taking place in the classroom;
  • The academic and social emotional progress of individual students; and
  • How families can participate in their students’ learning.

Salary and Benefits:
• Starting salary of $49,029; (Please click the link to view the current (salary schedule);
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience;
• Qualified candidates may be granted up to twenty years of verified full-time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule;
• We offer a mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District;
• The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (MetLife), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans (2024-2025 CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide);
• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program;
• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.
 
Working Conditions: 
• 180 days per year – August through May/June.
• Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

 

Cook County School District 130 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 




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