Dean of Multilingual Learners - Belmont Campus

INTRINSIC SCHOOLS 

Intrinsic Schools is a small charter network in Chicago implementing a revolutionary new model for public education that prepares all students for postsecondary success and world-changing endeavors. We started Intrinsic to reimagine the learning experience for middle and high school students based on the beliefs that young people learn best when they collaborate, feel a deep sense of belonging, and set and monitor progress toward individualized goals. Our model systematically teaches students to think, solve, communicate, and reflect while also building Empathy, Perseverance, Identity, and Curiosity - our EPIC Core Values. We flex time and space in both of our schools, redefine the role of teachers, and use technology in new ways to ensure every student receives tailored instruction, and eventually graduates with their own personalized postsecondary plan that is dedicated to their own interests, goals, and choices.

Our approach is focused on the whole child and can look different than in other public schools - in part because of our dual focus on student gains in academics and personal agency. To support this, we use mastery-forward grading; a weekly Choice Day (C Day) for all students; Student-Led Conferences (SLCs) that connect students, teachers, and families three times each year; and Advisory classes comprised of groups of students who meet daily all four years of high school and essentially grow up together, under the guidance of one four-year advisor. Our school culture deliberately prioritizes student voices and relationships - with each other and with adults - while also having very high expectations of them. To support this work, we rely on restorative practices as well as consequences, when necessary, to ensure a safe and joyful learning environment for all students. 

The personalized postsecondary support we provide to students and families is a big differentiator for Intrinsic, and students and parents often cite our postsecondary strategies as one of the greatest benefits of the Intrinsic experience. As a result, every graduating senior has a plan in place for life post-high school that is developed in combination with the family. While Intrinsic prepares graduates to be successful at four-year colleges and the majority of seniors matriculate directly into college, we believe all students should have the opportunity to explore any post-graduation path that will ultimately lead to a career they enjoy and can meet their long-term financial goals.  

THE ROLE OF DEAN OF MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS

At Intrinsic, we strive to become the two BEST non-selective high schools in Chicago & beyond. 

Responsibilities

Advance Multilingual Supports for Students 

• Works with the principal to set goals for our ML students and is the primary owner for ensuring the school is able to meet the goals
• Ensures a Multilingual program design that will accelerate both language acquisition and content knowledge for ML students
• Instructional Coaching: 
  • Coaches all members of the Multilingual team and classes with push-in support.
  • Promotes the use of data-informed decision-making in various contexts, including curriculum design, assessment, and evaluation, and oversees the design of student intervention programs that support school improvement initiatives and college and career readiness.
  • Works with teachers to develop curriculum and assessments aligned to Illinois Learning Standards and Instructional Mandates, e.g. learning targets, curriculum guides, and assessments (formative and summative)
• Analyzes student placement and student progress in the content area
• Supervises and coordinates the ordering, use, and maintenance of departmental instructional materials
• Supervises the implementation of curriculum and instructional programs
• Creates and leads both schoolwide & departmental professional development related to support for MLL 
• Oversee enrollment numbers, Home Language survey completion, and collaborate with the Enrollment, Data, and Campus Team on the new enrollee process
• Provides support as needed related to school scheduling 
• Assists the Summer School Principal with planning, evaluating, and overseeing the implementation course curriculum and assessments during summer school, including extracurricular programming. 

Member of the Leadership Team

• Works with colleagues to set and monitor schools goals and support the daily operations of the school 
• Assists the building leadership team in the overall administration of the school
• Supervises various student events throughout the year, including limited weekends and evening
• Performs special projects and assignments at the direction of the Principal and/or designee.
• Provide leadership and vision for implementing systems and practices that promote inclusion, equity, and anti-racism throughout the school

Compliance 

• Testing: Plans and executes ACCESS testing 
• EL Screeners: Manages the EL screener process 
• Budgeting: Develops and implements annual budgeting process in conjunction with Director of Finance; supports school leaders to ensure program objectives are achieved within the budget guidelines
• Compliance & Grant Reporting
  • Oversee and adhere to grant reporting requirements and deadlines as needed throughout the year.  Work with stakeholders to develop and manage grant budgets, spending, and on-going monitoring.
  • Ensures timely submissions of operations compliance requests to CPS, ISBE, and/or federal agencies
  • Oversee annual compliance audit fieldwork

Work Location

• Belmont campus - 100% in person

Ideal Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission & vision of Intrinsic Schools

• Proven track record of achieving goals
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively in order to continuously improve school operations
• Ability to be proactive, problem-solve, and prioritize 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organization
• Continued focus on one’s own professional learning as well as capacity building of others within the organization
• Contributes to a collaborative and joyful work environment
• Willing to incorporate from and share feedback with stakeholders as necessary and share knowledge with the broader education community
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve results for students, families, and staff. 
• Knowledgeable in planning, organizing, and directing educational assessment services of the District; the laws and regulations relating to testing, assessment, and evaluation; the current research as well as best practices and multiple measures of student achievement

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Teaching credentials, including an ESL endorsement 
• 5+ or more years of relevant work experience 
• Experience managing or coaching others preferred
• Spanish speaking preferred 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.