Instructional technology specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing approximately 44,000 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.

The Office of Multilingual-Multicultural Education (OMME) exists to guide CPS in providing a high-quality education for all language learners that is attentive to a culturally and linguistically diverse community of students, families, and educators. OMME aims to achieve its mission through strategic planning, collaborative partnerships, professional development, and the production of tools and resources to improve instruction.

Job Summary :

The EL Instructional Development Specialist plays a crucial role in enhancing and improving English Learners' (EL) learning experience across the district. This position focuses on building capacity among various stakeholders, providing instructional support, and contributing to the development and implementation of high-quality instruction for ELs in grades PreK-12. Each Instructional Development Specialist will have a primary area of focus-such as Special Education, Early Childhood, High School, MTSS, or Assessment-and may also have a content focus in core subjects like Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, or Science. This dual focus allows our specialists to bring targeted support to educators, combining best practices in instructional strategies with specific subject matter expertise.

The EL Instructional Development Specialist will be held accountable for the following responsibilities :

• Collaborate with district staff, administrators, and other departments to provide comprehensive instructional support aimed at elevating the academic experience for English Learners.
• Research, evaluate, and make recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, assessments, technology, and materials for ELs in both native language and English contexts.
• Contribute to the district's framework for effective EL instruction and promote equitable access to rigorous, language-rich learning experiences.
• Develop common tools and resources that demonstrate effective literacy practices for ELs across content areas and contexts.
• Utilize EL data to inform instructional development :
• Analyze student performance data related to English Learners.
• Identify trends and patterns to inform instructional strategies and interventions.
• Collaborate with educators to develop targeted approaches for improving EL learning outcomes.
• Develop and provide professional learning in various venues and formats, promoting best practices for EL instruction.
• Collaborate intra- and interoffice on professional learning, district initiatives, resources, and projects.
• Stay current with research and innovation in English Learner education, implementing continuous improvements and fostering an adaptable, responsive instructional approach.
• Other duties as assigned

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the EL Instructional Development Specialist must possess the following qualifications :

Education Required :

Experience Required :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to :