Niles West AVID Elective Teacher (.40)

Seeking Highly Qualified Candidates and We Are Committed to Diversity

Niles Township High School District 219 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. Qualified diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. The District seeks to have a faculty and staff that is representative of our highly diverse student population.

District 219 ensures equal employment opportunity regardless of race, age, creed, color, disability, national origin, religion, sex and gender, or sexual orientation.

Purpose Statement

The AVID elective teacher is a skilled educator grounded in relationships. AVID, or Advancement Via Individual Determination, is an academic acceleration program that aims to prepare students in the academic middle for post secondary preparedness. The AVID elective curriculum features writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, reading, note taking, and study skills. Because AVID elective students also enroll in at least one rigorous course including Honors or AP, the AVID elective teacher is responsible for supporting students' academic success across content areas.

This job is supported by the AVID Building Coordinator and supervised by the Chief Equity Officer.

Essential Functions

• Teach at least one AVID Elective course.

• Member of a building-based .

• Collaborate with prospective stakeholders (AVID students, teachers, AVID parents, the AVID Building Coordinator, the AVID administrator, the AVID District Director) to develop an AVID program and recruitment plan based on creating a college and career readiness culture.

• Establish and maintain high expectations for AVID students' achievement.

• Collect and analyze AVID student data and regularly monitor AVID students' academic progress.

• Advocate for AVID students' access to and success in rigorous courses.

• Teach and promote the use of WICOR instructional strategies across content areas.

• Collaborate with tutors to effectively implement the tutorial process.

• Volunteers to attend all required AVID training sessions and site team trainings.

• Plan and coordinate guest speakers for college-career readiness experiences.

• Collaborate with the AVID Building Coordinator, site principals and AVID District Director/Chief Equity Officer in the implementation of the AVID system of learning.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in education

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of AVID curriculum standards

• Experience in research-based instructional practices that will effectively and efficiently support learning

• Deep knowledge of reading, writing, literacy and/or mathematics/science

• Teacher leader who uses data to inform instruction

• Culturally responsive practitioner who is committed to eliminating opportunity disparities.

Performance Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District evaluation procedures.

Candidate must apply on-line at

Niles Township High Schools District 219 is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age or handicap.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Employment Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Statement

We believe that quality and diversity are not mutually exclusive; meaning, we can seek diverse candidates without discriminating against traditional applicants and believe that a diverse candidate who joins our team is a highly qualified candidate.