Multicultural Instructional Specialist

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Distinctive Schools Full time

Overview

Diverse, inclusive, and supportive learning environments are essential for fostering growth and academic success. As a Multicultural Instructional Specialist at Distinctive Schools, you will play a pivotal role in creating such an environment.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is $66,000 annually, commensurate with experience. In addition to a competitive compensation package, we offer 25+ paid holidays and 10 days PTO annually, 12 weeks of family paid leave, comprehensive healthcare, a 403b match, professional development opportunities, and more.

Job Description

This multifaceted role involves three primary areas of focus: bilingual teaching, program coordination, and instructional coaching. As a bilingual teacher, you will design and deliver dynamic lessons aligned to grade-level standards, engaging students in rigorous learning experiences while communicating frequently and consistently with students and families in Spanish and English.

In your capacity as a program coordinator, you will carry out required tasks, professional development, and program coordination for English Language Proficiency Tests (ELPTs) as determined by the Office of Language and Culture in Chicago Public Schools. You will ensure that the campus Bilingual program is aligned with local, state, and federal guidelines, update EL program information for all Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) students in the CPS student information system, and participate in Problem Solving Meetings and student IEP meetings when appropriate.

As an instructional coach, you will work closely with teachers to deepen their understanding and implementation of curriculum, ensuring rigorous and engaging instruction for CLD learners. Your primary goals include coordinating an exemplary Bilingual/CLD program model, providing effective instruction to a student caseload, and supporting teachers in using WIDA Standards, Can-Dos, and other key information.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have a Bachelor's Degree, a valid Professional Educator License or equivalent in the state of employment, and a valid Bilingual Spanish Endorsement or equivalent in the state of employment. Additionally, you should have 5 years of lead classroom teaching experience in a bilingual-related field, be fluent in Spanish with the ability to instruct students in English and Spanish with speed and accuracy, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


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