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[Inter-American Magnet School]

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*Teaching Opportunities at Inter-American Magnet School*

Chicago 's model dual language program seeks talented subs and more starting
January 2007



Several vacancies beginning in January 2007 include coverage for extended
medical leaves in primary grades K-2. Other possible future opportunities
include an early intervention reading specialist and a technology
coordinator.



ABOUT THE SCHOOL: Founded by parents in 1975 • National model for dual
language instruction (80% / 20% in lower grades) • Promotes academic
excellence through multilingual/multicultural education • Curriculum focused
on the peoples of the Americas • Small class sizes • Serves approximately
600 economically and ethnically diverse preschool through 8th grade students
from all over Chicago.



ABOUT THE FACULTY: Creative, collaborative and dynamic • Most possess
Masters Degrees • Work side-by-side with parents for an active partnership •
Knowledgeable and articulate • Promote caring, cooperative and accepting
environment which promotes social, affective and cognitive development of
the whole child.



RECOMMENDED credentials: Illinois Type 04 or 03 Standard Certificate •
Bilingual Approval or Endorsement • Transitional Bilingual (Type 29)
Teaching Certificate • High levels of proficiency (speaking, reading and
writing) in both English and Spanish.



ALSO PREFERRED areas of expertise include familiarity and interest in: Dual
language instruction • Cooperative learning • Differentiated instruction •
Thematic units • Comfort working in an instructional team environment •
Demonstrated innovative, creative and collaborative instruction.



*Submit qualifications*

Dr. Anna Correa, Interim Principal

851 W. Waveland Ave. Chicago

phone: 773.534.5490 fax: 773.534.5483

e-mail: acorrea at cps.k12.il.us



*PHILOSOPHY/VISION: *Inter-American promotes academic excellence through
dual language/ multicultural education • Spanish dominant, English dominant,
and bilingual speakers develop fluency and literacy skills in both languages
• Students affirm the values of their own cultures • Students acquire an
understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of other cultures • Students
demonstrate social consciousness in a pluralistic World • A caring,
cooperative, and accepting school climate is fostered to promote the social,
affective and cognitive development of the whole child • Parents are active
partners in the formal schooling of their children.