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<div><p>ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL - ENGLISH TEACHER</p><br>
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OLIVE HARVEY COLLEGE</p><br>
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Olive Harvey Middle College is an Alternative High School within the Youth Connection Charter School Network, open to eligible youth between 17 to 21 years old. The alternative high school aspires to empower students to rise above barriers in order to become successful college and career ready individuals. Students learn to advocate for themselves and overcome obstacles, working towards completing their high school diploma and applying their knowledge and learned skills to transition to higher education and fulfilling professions. This position is responsible for implementing traditional elements of language arts through the utilization of innovative and progressive elements of the language arts curriculum.</p><br>
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The Alternative High School Middle College English Teacher position is responsible for the instructional development and evaluation of all science classes and the promotion of an academic environment that is conducive with the institutional goals of the college.</div><br>
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p>
<ul><li> Teaches students the rudiments of expository writing and how to analyze literature and present themselves and ideas in verbal and written forms.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Instructs students in test-taking skills for utilization in standardized exams, and in successful note taking and editing skills to enhance students learning experience.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Exposes students to library research techniques and word processing equipment to support writing skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Plans cultural, theatrical field trips in connection with classroom activities.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Supervises graduation exercises and theatrical presentations that showcase students&rsquo; talents on and off campus.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Required to adhere to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.</li></ul><br>
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QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p>
<ul><li> Bachelor's Degree in English or a related field supplemented by a minimum of 3 years of experience working with &quot;at risk&quot; groups.</li></ul>
<ul><li> ESL Endorsement is preferred</li></ul>
<ul><li> Type 9 Teaching certificate or Professional Educator License required. Consideration will be given to candidates with charter school certification.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities needed for addressing issues and concerns of the administration and students, and bringing about their timely resolution.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Must be self-directed, innovative and committed to integrating new technologies in the learning process with the ability to inspire, motivate and empower students to succeed.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Excellent oral and written communication skills required with the ability to interact effectively with students.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Must be able to work well within a culturally diverse environment with the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.</li></ul><br>
Salary Range: $69,545- $76,499.50<br>
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Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.<br>
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Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/<br>
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WE OFFER:</b> Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long term savings and investment programs including 403(b) &amp; 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.</div>
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<div></div><div><b>Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.</b></div>
<div><b>We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.</b></div>
<div><b>Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!</b></div>
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