North Cook Young Adult Academy (NCYAA) educates students in one of two distinct programs:

Regional Safe School Program (RSSP): RSSP serves students from Grades 6-12 who have had multiple suspensions or are pending expulsion from their home school.
Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP): ALOP offers flexible educational programs and services to meet the complex needs of students. The objective is to offer additional tiered support that follows a school's continuum of services in an environment that is more flexible and adaptable for the students.

Both the RSSP and the ALOP are regular education programs that follow a comprehensive curriculum similar to the home school district, with differentiated instruction that is centered around a student’s individual differences and learning styles. Social-emotional growth is an important aspect of each program. Class sizes do not exceed 10 students in most cases. NCYAA also provides resources and services, such as planning and goal-setting, counseling, job-related services, and social-emotional learning, along with individual and group support. We offer a team approach in our programs. There is regular, ongoing communication between NCYAA staff, parents/guardians, the student, and the home school.

See attached job description for information about the essential duties.

BENEFITS

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance enrollment (PPO, High Deductible, or HMO) at no cost for the covered employee. Dependent coverage is available at a cost share)
Metlife dental insurance enrollment at no cost for the covered employee (dependent coverage is available at a cost share)
Life insurance at 1x annual salary + $50,000 AD&D insurance
10 paid sick days per year
2 personal days per year
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
403b/457b retirement savings plans available
Pension participation in TRS

English Language Arts Teacher