Chicago Public Schools
Computer Science Content Specialist
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Summary
Reporting to the Computer Science Manager, the primary objective of the Computer Science Content Specialist will be to ensure that the support provided by the Office of Teaching and Learning improves the student experience and outcomes aligned to the CPS Instructional Core Vision. Content Specialists will be assigned to grade bands (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12), with capacity for one Specialist to act as a lead for each grade band. This position will work as part of a team of hands‑on school support personnel to help multiple stakeholders, including school, district and network leaders, to implement high‑quality sustainable Computer Science education.
The Computer Science Content Specialist will collaborate closely with other Computer Science Content Specialists to ensure a coherent vision for PreK-12 Computer Science teaching and learning is scaled throughout CPS.
This is a full‑time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.
Responsibilities
Design and facilitate professional learning for a variety of internal and external stakeholders that deepens their understanding of the CPS Instructional Core and content‑specific practices to support it
Ensure professional learning for CPS Network Chiefs/Deputies, Instructional Support Leaders (ISLs), school leaders, Central Office instructional leaders, external partners, and other educators successfully achieves the following:
Leading educators in developing, implementing, and refining network-specific professional learning plans that ensure district‑wide learning is prioritized and supported within each network
Building capacity in supporting school leaders and teacher leaders with content‑specific learning
Preparing school leaders and teacher leaders to lead school‑based learning through coaching, team meetings, workshops, etc.
Ensure professional learning for teacher leaders successfully achieves the following:
Supporting teacher leaders in effectively contributing to their schools’ Instructional Leadership Teams
Building their capacity to lead their colleagues in content‑specific learning and reflection grounded in student learning
Design and facilitate professional learning for all Computer Science Curricula including:
Support educators in understanding the philosophy, design principles, components, and systems embedded within the curriculum
Facilitate unit‑specific launch sessions to prepare teachers to successfully implement each unit of instruction
Provide unit‑specific PLC materials to engage teachers in reflection and collaborative problem‑solving around Computer Science curriculum implementation
Contribute to the continuous development of Skyline through the completion of tasks including:
Evaluating professional learning outcome data to inform future professional learning needs
Identifying, documenting, and offering solutions around barriers to successful implementation through common progress monitoring systems
Participating in centralized feedback structures to inform curriculum revision
Contribute to content‑specific guidance, resources, and policy to ensure a consistent instructional vision is promoted within and across content areas
Collaborate with other department Content Specialists to support shared initiatives
Maintain content area expertise by staying abreast of current research, practices, and innovation in the field
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education Required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Focus in a relevant field of study preferred.
One of the following teaching credentials issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is required:
Valid teaching certificate/Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate grade level and/or content level endorsement. (Computer Science, LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement, preferred.)
Valid Career and Technical Education (CTE) Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with appropriate content endorsement (ex: Computer Science, Computer Programming).
Valid out‑of‑state, reciprocal license will be considered but must obtain ISBE licensure within 6 months of hire.
Master’s degree in a relevant field of study preferred.
Experience Required
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in education, including the following, is required:
Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience, including computer science instruction; three (3) years of teaching experience will be considered in combination with two (2) years of experience in a comparable content specialist role.
Minimum of three (3) years of teacher leadership experience, such as leading school teams in the development of curriculum and assessments, analyzing student performance data, etc.
Minimum of three (3) years working with adult learners, including creating, organizing, and facilitating professional learning experiences to meet the needs of participants.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Expertise in planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning
Deep knowledge of Computer Science teaching and learning instructional best practices
Exceptional organizational skills; ability to effectively manage several work streams simultaneously
Capable of building and sustaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating and communicating across a diverse range of audiences, including network teams, principals, teachers, and support staff
Commitment to CPS Instructional Core Vision
Ability to build consensus and leverage expertise with educators across the district
Excellent technology skills (Google Suite)
Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency
– Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part‑time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well‑being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
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The Computer Science Content Specialist will collaborate closely with other Computer Science Content Specialists to ensure a coherent vision for PreK-12 Computer Science teaching and learning is scaled throughout CPS.
This is a full‑time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.
Responsibilities
Design and facilitate professional learning for a variety of internal and external stakeholders that deepens their understanding of the CPS Instructional Core and content‑specific practices to support it
Ensure professional learning for CPS Network Chiefs/Deputies, Instructional Support Leaders (ISLs), school leaders, Central Office instructional leaders, external partners, and other educators successfully achieves the following:
Leading educators in developing, implementing, and refining network-specific professional learning plans that ensure district‑wide learning is prioritized and supported within each network
Building capacity in supporting school leaders and teacher leaders with content‑specific learning
Preparing school leaders and teacher leaders to lead school‑based learning through coaching, team meetings, workshops, etc.
Ensure professional learning for teacher leaders successfully achieves the following:
Supporting teacher leaders in effectively contributing to their schools’ Instructional Leadership Teams
Building their capacity to lead their colleagues in content‑specific learning and reflection grounded in student learning
Design and facilitate professional learning for all Computer Science Curricula including:
Support educators in understanding the philosophy, design principles, components, and systems embedded within the curriculum
Facilitate unit‑specific launch sessions to prepare teachers to successfully implement each unit of instruction
Provide unit‑specific PLC materials to engage teachers in reflection and collaborative problem‑solving around Computer Science curriculum implementation
Contribute to the continuous development of Skyline through the completion of tasks including:
Evaluating professional learning outcome data to inform future professional learning needs
Identifying, documenting, and offering solutions around barriers to successful implementation through common progress monitoring systems
Participating in centralized feedback structures to inform curriculum revision
Contribute to content‑specific guidance, resources, and policy to ensure a consistent instructional vision is promoted within and across content areas
Collaborate with other department Content Specialists to support shared initiatives
Maintain content area expertise by staying abreast of current research, practices, and innovation in the field
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education Required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Focus in a relevant field of study preferred.
One of the following teaching credentials issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is required:
Valid teaching certificate/Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate grade level and/or content level endorsement. (Computer Science, LBSI, ESL, or Bilingual Endorsement, preferred.)
Valid Career and Technical Education (CTE) Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with appropriate content endorsement (ex: Computer Science, Computer Programming).
Valid out‑of‑state, reciprocal license will be considered but must obtain ISBE licensure within 6 months of hire.
Master’s degree in a relevant field of study preferred.
Experience Required
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in education, including the following, is required:
Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience, including computer science instruction; three (3) years of teaching experience will be considered in combination with two (2) years of experience in a comparable content specialist role.
Minimum of three (3) years of teacher leadership experience, such as leading school teams in the development of curriculum and assessments, analyzing student performance data, etc.
Minimum of three (3) years working with adult learners, including creating, organizing, and facilitating professional learning experiences to meet the needs of participants.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Expertise in planning, designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning
Deep knowledge of Computer Science teaching and learning instructional best practices
Exceptional organizational skills; ability to effectively manage several work streams simultaneously
Capable of building and sustaining positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating and communicating across a diverse range of audiences, including network teams, principals, teachers, and support staff
Commitment to CPS Instructional Core Vision
Ability to build consensus and leverage expertise with educators across the district
Excellent technology skills (Google Suite)
Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency
– Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part‑time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well‑being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Keep in touch to hear about our organization.
#J-18808-Ljbffr