Diverse Learners Teacher, Chicago Collegiate Charter School

Position

Diverse Learners Teacher

Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $48,000-$82,000
Start Date: Summer 2025

About Chicago Collegiate Charter School (CCCS)
At Chicago Collegiate Charter School, we believe in the power of consistent, joyful learning and the importance of a warm yet firm approach to school culture. Located in the Roseland/Pullman community, we serve grades 412 and are unapologetically committed to helping our students get to and through college. We know that academic achievement and strong school culture go hand in hand and we aim to be a place where students and adults alike feel seen, challenged, and supported.

We are currently seeking a Divers Learners Teacher to join our leadership team and help us continue building a culture of excellence and belonging especially during a phase where were not just building a school, but an institution our community can be proud of.

Requirements

-Hold a valid Illinois Teaching Certificate (PEL) and LBS1 endorsement
-Hold at least a Bachelors degree.
-Developing daily, unit and long­ term lesson plans and assessments using IEPs in a predominantly inclusion and pull out environment.
-Communicating effectively and regularly problem solving with classroom teachers and parents about IEPs, academic interventions and student progress.
-Demonstrate success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserved students, particularly in urban schools.
-Have an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels, regardless of demographics.
-Operate with a strong work ethic and a passion for being part of a team­-oriented, mission -driven school culture.
-Ability to be solutions oriented and approach each day with a sense of possibility.
-Desire to become a better teacher by joining the Chicago Collegiate family.
-Develop daily, unit and long-term lesson plans and assessments and assist in the development of curriculum standards and mapping.
-Teach students in a high quality, engaging way, while also creating and fostering a culture of achievement and community.
-Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
-Continuously assess student progress, analyze data, and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs and maximize learning.
-Be prepared to do whatever it takes for students to excel on their journey to and through college, including communicating with students and families regularly via school ­provided cell phone.
-Operate with a growth mindset and commit to ongoing professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment.
-Work well on a trailblazing team, which will continue to expand until the school serves 512th graders in the far South Side of Chicago.
-Have a passion for innovating your instructional practice by using personalized learning and small group instruction.
-Hold the belief that teachers are the primary drivers of their classroom culture and are a direct contributor to our schools culture.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range for this position is $48,000-$82,000 per year and depends on years of relevant experience, history of achieving measurable results, and other qualifications such as certifications/advanced degrees. The full compensation package includes medical/dental/vision, PTO and vacation time, and other benefits.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Chicago Collegiate is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin and are an equal opportunity

Why CCCS?

• Were big enough to offer structure and support, but small enough for every voice to matter
• We believe in warm/strict culture that treats students with dignity and holds high expectations
• Were grounded in our mission to ensure all students succeed in college and beyond