Job Description
Description
Position Available at:
- Baker College Prep-Special Education-All Grade levels
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- UIC College Prep-Special Education-All Grade levels
About Noble
Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives. Noble serves more than 12,700 students and 20,000 alumni across 18 open-enrollment, free, public schools in Chicago. We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. 98% of our graduates are accepted into college.
At Noble “antiracism” isn’t a buzzword. We have made significant policy and structural changes to demonstrate our commitment to anti-racism and fighting the systemic inequities in the communities we serve. These changes include building curricula that welcomes and affirms each student’s unique identity, and ensuring that all our community members - including students, families, and staff - have the space to be their authentic selves, ensuring that their voices are heard. Join Noble in supporting the growth of our students, staff and communities!
Key Job Responsibilities
- Advocate for and champion diverse learners, ensuring their growth and preparing them for post-secondary success
- Accommodate and modify curriculum to meet student needs and support access to the general education curriculum for students in co-taught settings
- Create, accommodate, and modify curriculum to align to IEP goals
- Provide instruction that is culturally responsive and culturally sustaining
- Use data to refine lessons and inform instructional practices
- Develop IEP goals and objectives that address students’ needs and progress monitor progress
- Design, implement, and support behavior management plans
- Execute Noble’s Identity Framework with fidelity in order to create a positive, structured learning environment where students are safe and supported and empowered to grow academically
Ideal Qualifications
- An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary lives
- Proven track record of results in previous roles
- Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for your academic subject
- Proven commitment to serving students of color and contributing to anti-racism in practice and disposition
Minimum Qualifications
- Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with Learning Behavior Specialist 1 endorsement (LBS1) or out-of-state equivalent of a Special Education teaching license
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Compensation & Benefits
We strive to be the best place to work. We offer a predictable salary schedule for teachers, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding financial benefits for teachers to obtain licensure while teaching at Noble.
Statement of Non Discrimination
Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.