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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: |
We are looking for outstanding educators who are committed to increasing student achievement in Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- You must possess a Bachelor's degree (conferred by June 2008).
- Your undergraduate GPA must be 2.5 or higher.
- You must be fully eligible to work in the United States.
- You must meet the Illinois credentialing requirements for your desired subject area.*
*If you are an out-of-state credentialed teacher, please carefully review your state reciprocity requirements as set forth by the Illinois State Board of Education (www.isbe.net) to ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements. All Chicago teachers must also meet the NCLB definition of highly qualified.
Application Process
Current CPS Teachers
If you are a current CPS teacher wishing to transfer to a Turnaround School, please email your resume to Turnarounds@cps.k12.il.us. Please also indicate your grade level, subject and/or school preferences. If you are uncertain or flexible, Teach Chicago Turnarounds staff will assist you in finding the right fit.
New Applicants
If you are a new applicant to CPS, you must complete the CPS online application at:
http://www.cps-humanresources.org/ApplyNew/apply.asp
You should also forward your resume and cover letter to Turnarounds@cps.k12.il.us
CPS Career Fairs
We strongly encourage interested applicants to come speak with the Turnaround School leadership teams at the next CPS Career Fair!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
McCormick Place
West -- Level 3
2301 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60616
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Career Fair registration begins at 11:30 AM
A resume indicating teacher certification or eligibility for certification will be required for admittance to the fair. Please bring additional resumes for distribution at the fair.
To RSVP, send an email to trrsvp@cps.k12.il.us or call (773) 553-1134 for automated confirmation.
For more information on CPS recruitment events visit www.teachchicago.com
