Openings as of 12/21/2024
Background: LEARN is a network of high performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools. that serve children. There are 10 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, and North Chicago.
LEARN and our amazing educators, have received numerous recognitions for making an impact in public education, including the 2018 Chicago Magazine's Top Elementary Charter Schools and the 2018 Illinois Network of Charter Schools Principal of the Year Award.
LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education. Purpose The Spanish Teacher will be responsible for daily operations for his or her classroom. The teacher is required to provide high quality instruction to all students. The classroom environment is supportive and community–based. The teacher is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student's families, staff, and other members of the community.
Roles and Responsibilities
• Able to effectively implement instructional programs and strategic for teaching Spanish to English speaking students that assist with mastery of the language
• Demonstrates effective classroom management skills that contributes to a positive learning environment
• Willingness to collaborate with peers and to grow professionally
• Understands how to use data and creative ideas to improve language instruction and improve student achievement
Qualifications
• 1 yr of teaching experience required
• Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement in teaching Spanish to English speaking students
• Demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values Must be fluent in both English and Spanish languages
• Certified preferred/Highly Qualified
Benefits Summary We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including Health insurance, dental, vision, paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, short and long term disability, paid life insurance, 403B and the Chicago Teachers' Pension fund.
Physical Demands
Caring for children can be physically demanding. Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Teachers will also be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility, and may move throughout the community with children. Physical demands require the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. In addition walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift 15 to 20 pounds for short periods of time and push and pull 15 to 20 lbs.
Working Conditions
Teacher will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general office/ school environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
About LEARN Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C. It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN and our amazing educators, have received numerous recognitions for making an impact in public education, including the 2018 Chicago Magazine's Top Elementary Charter Schools and the 2018 Illinois Network of Charter Schools Principal of the Year Award. LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education. About the Opportunity The Diverse Learning Teacher maintains quality services in accordance with state/federal guidelines and ensuring that instruction, modifications, etc. for students with special needs are being implemented consistently. An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students. At LEARN, we recognize our Diverse Learning Teachers face unique challenges, but they say their hard work proves to be incredibly rewarding and worthwhile. LEARN is a great place to work because colleagues are empathetic and encouraging. Administrators are on their side by providing a supportive and nurturing environment with resources for scholars, professional development, and internal transfer opportunities. LEARN wholeheartedly embodies teacher appreciation. From a genuine interest in teacher opinions, to celebrating and promoting professional advancement, to providing a yearly retention bonus and other rewarding perks like gift cards, LEARN values our teacher’s dedication to our scholars. What differentiates LEARN teachers is their passionate advocacy for students and their commitment to set high expectations. We welcome inspired teachers and give them the opportunities to do work that excites them. Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that ALL scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit ALL scholars’ academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers. Roles and Responsibilities As a Diverse Learning Teacher, your critical tasks will include:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics To succeed as a Diverse Learning Teacher, you demonstrate our core values by setting high expectations for yourself and our scholars, along with bringing a high level of energy and consistently positive attitude. You are proficient with Microsoft Office and Google applications, databases, and intranet and internet usage. You possess strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to express yourself effectively and concisely. In addition, you have experience in development and implementation procedures, as well as the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines. Above all, you are an adaptive, creative educator who is comfortable interacting with students and families. You demonstrate professional demeanor with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment, plus the capacity to tactfully and effectively deal with families, students and staff in a personable and professional manner. Benefits Summary We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including health insurance, dental, vision, paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, short and long term disability, paid life insurance, 403B and the Chicago Teachers' Pension fund. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility. For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.
PURPOSE The LEARN Charter School Network is a network of college preparatory elementary schools dedicated to providing our students with the solid academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. Our college preparatory elementary schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student’s individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five principles which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family participation; and the positive development of the whole child. The Physical Therapist who will collaborate with case managers, school counselors/social workers, teachers, school leaders and others in identifying and meeting the physical needs of students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/OUTCOMES
% TIME SPENT
Using current physical therapy principles, and LEARN Network guidelines/protocols and best practices, provide direct and consult physical therapy services to students in a K-8th grade school setting as indicated in student plans such as IEP/504/MTSS/health plans.
Ensure 100% compliance as required by ISBE/authorizing district/Network as it relates to physical therapy in the school setting (including, but not limited to, meeting compliance timelines and service delivery).
Provide a thorough assessment and identification of physical needs, and utilize data to develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504, MTSS, and/or health plans.
Create an individualized therapy program for students, sharing with classroom teachers and families.
Use physical exercises to help students increase strength and dexterity and provide access to the educational setting.
Keep on-going and detailed records of services provided
Keep ongoing and detailed records of student progress throughout the year, including qualitative and quantitative data related students’ response to interventions and services, and the use of data to inform evidence based decisions
Keep abreast of current research and practices in physical therapy and provide Professional development/training related to physical therapy in the school setting to individual student, school, or network teams as appropriate/requested
Support Network initiatives in the development and implementation of wellness programs through the lens of a school physical therapist
Attend required meetings and be a contributing participant of the OT/PT/ School/ SSS teams
Other duties as assigned within the scope physical therapy and as a member of the SSS individual Student, School and Network teams
100%
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training and/or Experience
Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy or related field from an accredited college or university.
Three (3) years prior experience providing the service required by this position, including at least three years of experience working within a school setting.
Holds a license from the State to provide services as a Physical Therapist in the school setting.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state statutes dealing with privacy, care and protection abuse.
Ability to make referrals to appropriate staff members and other agencies and organizations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
Strong written and verbal skills
Professional demeanor
Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing
Experience in development and implementation procedures
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict timelines
Detail oriented and highly organized
Comfortable interacting with internal and external customers
High degree of initiative and independent judgment
Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public and staff in a personable and professional manner
Excellent people and leadership skills, with an ability to coach, motivate and develop
Collaborative, team player with superior interpersonal skills
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAVEL
Requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. May also be expected to clean and maintain equipment and facility used by students. Physical demands require the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel.
May be required to travel to LEARN campuses across the state, as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
School staff will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once. Majority of work will be performed in a general office/ school environment. May requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status. Compensation Summary Salary is competitive and commensurate with prior experience. LEARN provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, 403(b), and the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund or Teacher’s Retirement System as applicable. LEARN is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We strongly encourage people from all diverse backgrounds to apply. For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.
