Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from The Chicago High School for the Arts
Job overview
The 2025-2026 Diverse Learner Teacher at The Chicago High School for the Arts plays a crucial role in supporting students with IEPs and 504 Plans by fostering an inclusive, engaging learning environment that promotes academic and artistic success.
Responsibilities and impact
The teacher will develop differentiated lesson plans, implement trauma-informed and anti-racist teaching practices, provide direct instruction and interventions, collaborate with staff on individualized strategies, maintain student records, participate in meetings, and engage with parents and the school community to support student growth.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $75,000 based on experience and qualifications, along with a full-time comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, Illinois Professional Educator License with Special Education endorsement, and skills in curriculum development, co-teaching, differentiated instruction, educational technology, and data-driven instruction; experience with backward design and intervention strategies is preferred.
Career development
The role provides meaningful professional development opportunities and a collaborative environment that supports continuous learning and growth within an arts-focused educational setting.
Work environment and culture
The school culture is supportive, collaborative, and focused on equity, inclusion, and fostering creativity and academic excellence in a diverse student population.
Company information
The Chicago High School for the Arts is a premier institution dedicated to developing artistically gifted, diverse scholar-artists through rigorous arts training combined with a college preparatory curriculum.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Diverse Learner team and collaborate closely with general education teachers and support staff to tailor learning strategies for students.
Application process
Applicants should apply online at www.chiarts.org, submitting a resume, cover letter, and a copy of their Professional Educator License.
Unique job features
The position is unique in its focus on integrating arts education with specialized support for diverse learners, emphasizing trauma-informed and anti-racist teaching practices in a creative high school environment.
Company overview
The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts) is a public arts high school in Chicago, Illinois, dedicated to providing a rigorous pre-professional arts training program combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. Established in 2009, ChiArts offers majors in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and creative writing, allowing students to develop their artistic talents while ensuring academic excellence. The school is funded through a combination of public funding and private donations, making it accessible to talented students from diverse backgrounds. ChiArts has a history of producing graduates who go on to prestigious colleges and successful careers in the arts.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience with diverse learners, especially your ability to implement differentiated lesson plans and co-teach, emphasizing creativity and adaptability in inclusive education settings.
Focus on showcasing your knowledge of backward design, trauma-informed practices, restorative justice, and anti-racist teaching methods, as these are key to ChiArts' educational approach.
Apply through multiple platforms including the official ChiArts website, LinkedIn, and other job boards where this position is posted to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current Diverse Learner Teachers or faculty members at The Chicago High School for the Arts on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent school events, expressing admiration for ChiArts' arts integration, or asking about their experience with the diverse learner program.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)', '504 Plans', 'differentiated instruction', 'co-teaching', 'data-driven instruction', and 'equity and inclusion' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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