Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Joint Class Size Assessment Council (JCSAC) allocates Class-Size Teacher positions to address oversized classrooms in Priority Schools and other impacted schools. These positions are reviewed annually and concluded at the end of each school year. Under the supervision of the school principal, responsible for the instruction, progress, and discipline of all pupils in assigned classes and performs related duties as required.

The Class Size Teacher  will be held accountable for the following responsibilities: 

• The Class Size Teacher is responsible for instructional planning, including but not limited to providing written lesson plans and preparations following the objectives of the instructional programs, establishing positive learning environment expectation standards for all pupils, evaluating pupils’ progress, and maintaining current and accurate records of pupils’ achievements.
• Implements instructional methods, including, but not limited to, applying contemporary principles of learning theory and teaching methodology, drawing from the range of instructional materials available in the school, participating in the development and implementation of new teaching techniques, and providing bulletin board and interest areas reflective of pupils’ current work.<