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Chicago Public Schools is the third-largest public school system in the United States, serving more than 400,000 children in 623 schools... |
Chicago Public Schools has successfully used the Turnaround strategy with two historically struggling schools, Sherman and Harvard elementary schools... |
We are looking for outstanding educators who are committed to increasing student achievement in Chicago Public Schools ... |
What are the benefits of teaching at a Turnaround School? Turnaround teachers will benefit from enhanced professional development opportunities... |
If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at: |
Is there a special contract that teachers at Turnaround Schools will sign?
What are the benefits of teaching at a Turnaround School?
Is it safe to work at a Turnaround School?
Will there be an induction or orientation?
What kinds of professional development will be offered?
Will I be hired by the principal or by some other entity?
Where can I find more information about CPS?
Where can I find more information about the Turnaround Schools?
Has the Turnaround model worked in the past?
Does CPS have a residency requirement?
Are exceptions made for teachers in high-need subject areas?
Does CPS provide housing assistance?
Is there a special contract for teachers at Turnaround Schools?
No. All teachers at Turnaround Schools are employees of CPS and the terms of the CBOE/CTU collective bargaining agreement shall apply.
What are the benefits of teaching at a Turnaround School?
Turnaround teachers will benefit from enhanced professional development opportunities, additional mentoring for teachers, and the chance to influence a school’s culture, climate and academic excellence. Turnaround teachers will work with a team of like-minded colleagues who share the goal of delivering the best education possible to every student.
Is it safe to work at a Turnaround School?
CPS is committed to having all schools be safe places for children to learn and for teachers to work. Every school has plans in place to help ensure a safe environment, and teachers will be part of the planning, development, and implementation of these plans in their schools.
Will there be an induction or orientation?
Yes. Turnaround Schools will have paid professional development time prior to the opening of school in order to train and develop their new staff members. This time will focus on building school unity and beginning to develop the culture of success that will be crucial for Turnaround Schools.
What kinds of professional development will be offered?
Turnaround School teachers will benefit from special professional development and support which will vary based on the curriculum adopted at each school. Examples of the resources and partnerships that will be made available are the Chicago New Teacher Center and the Erikson Institute.
Will I be hired by the principal or by some other entity?
The principals make the decision whether or not to extend an offer for a position.
Where can I find more information about CPS?
For general information regarding the Chicago Public Schools district, visit: www.cps.k12.il.us
Where can I find more information about the Turnaround Schools?
Click on a specific school on the list to the left to learn more about individual schools. Information is also available at www.cps.k12.il.us.
What is an AUSL school? How are AUSL schools different from Turnaround Schools managed directly by CPS?
CPS has selected the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) to manage three of the six 2008-09 Turnaround Schools: Howe School of Excellence, Morton School of Excellence, and Orr Academy High School. AUSL is a nonprofit organization with a two-part mission: to improve student achievement in Chicago Public Schools by preparing and retaining Chicago’s next generation of exceptionally effective teachers and school leaders; and to transform chronically failing schools into schools of excellence by opening and managing Turnaround Schools, capitalizing on the strengths of its pipeline of AUSL-trained teachers.
AUSL already has led the turnaround of two Chicago Elementary schools. The Sherman School of Excellence opened in Englewood in 2006, and the Harvard School of Excellence opened in the Auburn-Gresham neighborhood in September 2007. In addition, AUSL manages six other CPS schools (two high schools and four elementary schools) as training sites for its Urban Teacher Residency program. Over the past six years, AUSL has trained nearly 250 teachers who serve more than 5000 Chicago Public School children from low-income backgrounds.
All teachers and staff at AUSL-managed schools are employees of the Chicago Public Schools, hired by the AUSL school leadership team, and paid on the salary schedule of the Chicago Teachers Union collective bargaining agreement.
For more information about AUSL, see www.ausl-chicago.org.
Has the Turnaround model been successful in the past?
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has used the turnaround strategy with two historically struggling schools, Sherman and Harvard elementary schools. This approach brought about an entirely new academic culture and climate. These Turnaround Schools are managed by the Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL). Now AUSL and CPS’ Office of School Turnaround are partnering to replicate that model in six more schools.
Does CPS have a residency requirement?
Full-time Chicago Public Schools employees are required to be actual residents of the City of Chicago within six months from the day their employment begins. This requirement includes principals. Each prospective employee must complete a Sworn Residency Statement by the time his/her employment begins.
Are exceptions made for teachers in high-need subject areas?
Yes. Exemptions from the residency requirement must be applied for at the time of hire. Subjects that the district deems “high-need” can change, but most often include special education, math, science, bilingual education and physical education.
Does CPS provide housing assistance?
Yes. CPS teachers can receive up to $7,500 towards housing costs if used within the city. This includes money for purchasing a home and discounted rates on apartments throughout the city. For more information visit CPS’ Teacher Housing website at:
http://teacherhousing.cps.k12.il.us/
