Esl Bilingual Teacher

Join a team that believes students will meet the highest academic achievement expectations.
EPIC Academy, a CPS neighborhood charter high school since 2009, is committed to inspiring and equipping every student to build a path to college and career success. We embrace the challenge of public education, fostering resilience and determination in every student, regardless of the odds. Our student body reflects the diversity and challenges of the South Chicago community: 96% Free/Reduced lunch, 21% Students with IEPs, and 15% English Language Learners.
At EPIC Academy, we see obstacles as opportunities to build on our students' assets. With a shared vision of excellence and high expectations for postsecondary success, we inspire students to imagine ambitious futures. We provide belief-altering experiences, broaden their vision of possibilities, and build academic skill sets to attain their goals.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our results:

• Top 25% CPS HS in SAT growth, outperforming nearly all CPS selective enrollment schools.
• Top 25% CPS HS in College Enrollment, surpassing the average college enrollment of other area schools significantly.
• 44.9% of EPIC Seniors earn college credit before graduation.
• $8.4M in college scholarships awarded to the last graduating class.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Type 9 Illinois Teaching Certificate and NCLB Highly Qualified status in Secondary English required.
• ESL Endorsement required.
• Transitional Bilingual Endorsement in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities:

1. Execute a Skills-First Curriculum (CRS):

• Prioritize skills over content, ensuring flexibility to engage students effectively in mastering essential skills.

Teach 5 Sections of ESL 1-3:

• Implement instruction in a block schedule structure (80-minute classes) to facilitate a deep and immersive learning experience.

Identify and Screen Language Learners:

• Identify and screen students in need of initial language screening to tailor instruction to individual needs.

Administer ACCESS Testing:

• Conduct ACCESS testing for English Language Learners in January-February to assess language proficiency and inform instructional strategies.

Professional Development Sessions:

• Provide 2-4 professional development sessions to teachers on effective teaching practices for English language learners.

Participate in School Functions:

• Attend and actively participate in professional development, freshmen retreats, parent conferences, and other key school functions.

Model Professionalism:

• Display professionalism at all times, serving as a role model for students and upholding the school's mission and culture.

Data and Compliance:

• Deliver reports and paperwork critical to tracking student performance and ensuring school compliance with a high level of organization.

Attendance and Instructional Time:

• Maintain a high level of attendance, recognizing that every second of instruction counts in shaping students' academic journeys.

Why Join EPIC Academy:

• Contribute to a team dedicated to inspiring and equipping students for college and career success.
• Work in a collaborative environment that believes in the potential of every student.
• Be part of a school with a proven track record of achieving academic excellence.

EPIC Academy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
To Apply: Submit your resume, cover letter, and references to hr@epicacademy.org