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Bernard Zell is an independent Jewish day school for the 21st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning, and deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world. A pluralistic community day school, Bernard Zell welcomes students and families of varied religious beliefs and observance. The school combines Jewish learning and tradition with the best of innovative educational practice in a challenging and nurturing learning environment. Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks a warm, passionate Math Specialist to work with students with diverse learning needs in 5th through 8th-grades. We are seeking a candidate with a strong math background and experience supporting diverse learners. The teacher will be part of the Student Services Team and will collaborate regularly with grade-level teams within Middle School. Classes and grade levels will be determined by the Director of Student Services. The qualified candidate will have experience working with diverse learner populations, with a focus in math instruction, will possess strong written and oral communication skills, be able and willing to jump into a collaborative planning and teaching process, and be an active member of the life of the school. The position will require a deep understanding of curriculum and content, a strong ability to differentiate, and a creative and flexible mindset. Strong collaborative skills are essential for this position, including regular communication with teachers, families, and private providers. This teacher should be prepared to differentiate learning for a wide range of children’s abilities and interests. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities ● Plan and implement curriculum based on individual student needs ● Take part in collaborative planning with teacher teams ● Support students and teachers with curriculum modifications and accommodations ● Utilize school resources to plan supplemental instructional programs for individuals or small groups of students ● Understand how to integrate general education curriculum into small group lessons ● Demonstrate effective classroom management strategies; experience with Responsive Classroom is preferred ● Work collaboratively with teacher teams and departmental heads ● Communicate thoughtfully, respectfully, and clearly with parents and colleagues ● Demonstrate a love of working with children, nurturing the whole child in developmentally appropriate ways ● Differentiate curriculum and instructional methods as appropriate to support students of all levels ● Use formative and summative assessments to monitor and evaluate student progress. ● Give specific feedback to support student growth ● Participate actively in team meetings with families and private providers ● Posses strong technology skills, including familiarity with google classroom and other online learning platforms Minimum Qualifications: Education: ● Bachelor’s degree in math or in special education with LBS1 certification required; master's degree is preferred Experience: ● Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in middle school grade levels with diverse learners ● Have an understanding of the different developmental stages of learning ● Have an understanding of formative and summative assessments as well as other authentic strategies ● Experience with research-based interventions and data-driven decision making ● Experience with supporting executive functioning skills within a school setting ● Experience in teaching through distance learning Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ● Understanding of best practices in education ● Willingness to keep current through appropriate professional development ● Proven ability to work as a member of a team ● Proficient in using technology, skilled in using Google for Education Travel Requirements: Up to 5% travel may be requested. Other Important Information and Benefits: ● All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check ● Work is generally performed onsite; Bernard Zell does not offer a telecommuting option ● The general workday is Work Day is 7:45 am - 3:45 pm but must be flexible to attend meetings beyond normal working hours ● Full-time employee benefits include employer-subsidized medical, dental, life and disability (short and long-term) insurances, 403b retirement plan, parking or public transportation, daily (kosher) breakfast and lunch, as well as optional insurances. Sick and flex (personal) days subject to length of tenure How to apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to employment@bernardzell.org Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship. Bernard Zell recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students. Bernard Zell does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion or separation based on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship. Bernard Zell seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation and harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Bernard Zell is an independent Jewish day school for the 21st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning, and deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world. A pluralistic community day school, Bernard Zell welcomes students and families of varied religious beliefs and observance. The school combines Jewish learning and tradition with the best of innovative educational practice in a challenging and nurturing learning environment. Job Summary and Scope of Responsibility: Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School seeks a warm, passionate, and experienced school Social Worker to fill a long-term leave. This individual should be passionate about advocating for and supporting students, skilled in nurturing relationships, an outstanding communicator, knowledgeable in the developmental needs and issues for children in grades 5 through grade 8, and have a strong background in clinical skills to support a strong social work department. The social worker will be part of the Student Services Team and will collaborate regularly with grade-level teams within Middle School. Caseloads and grade levels will be determined by the Director of Student Services. The qualified candidate will have experience working in a school setting, with middle school-aged students, will possess strong written and oral communication skills, be able and willing to jump into a collaborative planning process, and be an active member of the life of the school. The position will require a deep understanding of social- emotional development, and a creative and flexible mindset. Strong collaborative skills are essential for this position, including regular communication with teachers, families, and private providers. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities ● Current LCSW or LCPC license and master's degree in social work or counseling (required) and the proper Illinois state licensure for school social work (preferred). ● The ability and experiences to deliver clinical services to students on caseload and within the school community ● Experience in and knowledge of on-going progress monitoring, an understanding of goal setting, assessment skills, behavioral intervention plans, and background supporting students in need of academic and social emotional support. ● The ability and experiences to deliver clinical services to students on caseload and within the school community ● Experience in and knowledge of on-going progress monitoring, an understanding of goal setting, assessment skills, behavioral plans, and background supporting students in need of academic and social emotional support. ● The ability to coordinate ongoing collaboration and consultation with teachers, parents, administration, and private providers as well as others in the mental health field. ● An understanding of crisis response and interventions for students in critical need. ● Have a tremendous capacity to listen with compassion, genuine interest and sincerity, and professionalism so as to serve well the Bernard Zell community. ● Give specific feedback to support student growth. ● Participate actively in team meetings with families and private providers. ● Posses strong technology skills, including familiarity with google classroom and other online learning platforms. Minimum Qualifications: Education: ● Current LCSW or LCPC license and master's degree in social work or counseling (required) and the proper Illinois state licensure for school social work (preferred). Experience: ● Minimum 2 years of teaching experience in middle school grade levels with diverse learners ● Have an understanding of the different developmental stages of learning ● Have an understanding of formative and summative assessments as well as other authentic strategies ● Experience with research-based interventions and data-driven decision making ● Experience with supporting executive functioning skills within a school setting ● Experience in teaching through distance learningKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ● Be energetic, collaborative, well-organized, self-directed, and have excellent time-management skills and flexibility. ● Be skilled in developing and implementing specialized intervention for individual students, small groups as well as full classroom instruction to nurture social /emotional growth. ● Able to establish and nurture relationships with students and parents and be able to offer parent consultation. ● Know how to effectively collect and interpret data for the purposes of providing developmentally appropriate services for students as well as to inform faculty, staff, and parents/ guardians. ● Possess strong technology skills for report writing, emailing, development of documentation, and design and delivery of presentations. ● Have experience reading and interpreting diagnostic screenings. ● Keep informed about the expectations of the ISBE for nonpublic schools, state mandates, Independent Schools Association of the ● ● Central States (ISACS) and any governing body that may directly impact our students. Other Important Information and Benefits: ● All prospective employees must be able to clear a background check ● Work is generally performed onsite; Bernard Zell does not offer a telecommuting option ● The general workday is Work Day is 7:45 am - 3:45 pm but must be flexible to attend meetings beyond normal working hours ● Full-time employee benefits include employer-subsidized medical, dental, life and disability (short and long-term) insurances, 403b retirement plan, parking or public transportation, daily (kosher) breakfast and lunch, as well as optional insurances. Sick and flex (personal) days subject to length of tenure How to apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to employment@bernardzell.org Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School has a long-standing policy of equal employment opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship. Bernard Zell recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students. Bernard Zell does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion or separation based on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship. Bernard Zell seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation and harassment based on any of these characteristics. 12/20/20Maternity Leave Special Education Teacher for Grades K-2Special Education Teacher for Grades K-2
Bernard Zell is an independent Jewish day school for the 21st century where academic purpose, collaborative learning, and deep commitment to humanity develop engaged, confident learners and compassionate leaders for a stronger, more vibrant community and world. A pluralistic community day school, Bernard Zell welcomes students and families of varied religious beliefs and observance. The school combines Jewish learning and tradition with the best of innovative educational practice in a challenging and nurturing learning environment.
opportunity for every person regardless of age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship. Bernard Zell recruits, hires and promotes individuals without regard to these characteristics, and all staffing decisions are based solely on the qualifications of each individual and the legitimate educational needs of our students. Bernard Zell does not discriminate in working conditions, physical facilities or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment, including transfer, compensation, training, promotion, demotion or separation based on age, race, color, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or citizenship. Bernard Zell seeks to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation and harassment based on any of these characteristics. 6/11/2020 Position Title: Secondary School Counselor Position Description: The mission of LFC counselors is to address the social and emotional development of students. Through cooperation with teachers, students and parents, school counselors work to ensure that all students have access to and acquire the skills needed to be responsible global citizens. School counselors are student advocates who provide support and resources to facilitate students’ success. The secondary school counselor offers social and emotional workshops and lessons to educate students in life skills ranging from such as stress management, resilience, internet safety, friendship, organization, and human development. She or he also works with students individually and in small groups, and collaborates closely with teachers and parents, to support students’ social and emotional success. The counselor is part of the Student Services Department, which is divided between the Primary and Secondary schools. The counselor will work exclusively in the secondary school with a learning specialist, and will collaborate closely with the Middle School Team (Dean of Students and Middle School Coordinator) and High School Team (Dean of Student, IB Coordinator, and Orientation Team). Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
How to Apply Please visit the LFC’s Employment Opportunities website and submit a cover letter and resume. No phone inquiries, please. Lycée Français de Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates of any gender, race, class, sexual orientation, faith, disability, or age are encouraged to apply. All candidates will be evaluated on a merit basis. For more information about the Lycée please go to www.lyceechicago.org |