What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Teacher SY position at North Lawndale College Prep Charter High School?
Celebrating 25 years as an anchor institution in the North Lawndale Community, North Lawndale College Prep (NLCP) is doubling down on its mission to not only empower students with the tools needed to successfully make it to and through college but to also become transformational leaders.
NLCP is a co-ed charter network serving approximately 600 students in grades 9-12. Our scholars - the majority of whom are low income - choose NLCP for its culturally responsive and rigorous academic model. Students know when they enroll at NLCP they are entering into a robust web of support and an uplifting community.
At the heart of NLCP's strong community is our commitment to five core employee values that guide the work we do and prepare us to serve students in transformational ways : trustworthiness, timeliness, teamwork, transparency, and trauma-informed. We believe that centering these values and continually growing and improving how they are practiced helps staff members build a safe and supportive environment for both students and fellow staff.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 50K Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability (Employer Paid)
- Long-Term Disability (Employer Paid)
- Accident Insurance (Employer Paid)
- Voluntary LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
- Additional Voluntary Benefits (Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Stipend
POSITION SUMMARY
NLCP teachers are responsible for leading core course instructional minutes and ensuring alignment with curricula best practices. As part of NLCP's college readiness academic model teachers will have the opportunity to teach across the spectrum of their expertise and be supported in creating differentiated learning experiences in their classrooms. In addition to core instructional minutes teachers will engage in special topic seminar instruction, allowing creativity in instruction and adding to the breadth of content exposure that scholars receive. Teachers will participate in continuous professional learning as well as hold stakeholdership in departmental planning, which involves steering the direction of subject curriculum management.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Education Requirements
Experience Requirement
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Work Schedule :
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM
As a condition of employment with North Lawndale College Prep, candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
