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260002CQ
Posting Date
Sep 11, 2026, 1:52:30 PM
Primary Location
South Side-4655 S Dearborn St (Colman)
Position Type:
Union Position
Overtime Status
Non-exempt
Salary Range:
$78,700.00 to $111,000.00
JOB DESCRIPTION
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
Job Summary:
District-run CPS schools are organized into 17 networks, which provide administrative support, strategic direction, and leadership development to the schools within each network. This network support model is designed to support the unique needs of CPS elementary and high schools and their school leaders that focus exclusively on those needs. Network 7 focuses on the elementary schools in the west and southwest geographic areas of Chicago.
Under the direction of the Chief and Deputy Chief of Schools (Network 7), the Instructional Support Leader (ISL) supports instructional development and school-level improvement to drive academic achievement for elementary schools. All ISLs are expected to be instructional experts with proven content expertise in at least one core subject (i.e., Literacy, Mathematics, Science) and/or with priority student groups (i.e. Diverse Learners and English Language Learners), but specific content expertise and requirements for the ISL will vary based upon the needs of the schools in the network.
The preferred area of content expertise for this position will be either Early Literacy or Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
The Instructional Support Leader will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
- Build day-to-day instructional capacity of classroom teachers and school administrators in a portfolio of schools to deliver core district and network priorities which include: Common core state standards, a multi-tiered system of support, and a framework for teaching
- Provide differentiated instructional support by working directly with administrators, teacher leaders and teachers in the classroom, as appropriate, to model effective, research-based instructional practices, by working collaboratively with teacher teams to drive data-informed instructional planning, and by working with school-based leadership teams to actualize CCSS implementation at the classroom level.
- Consult and collaborate with Principals, Assistant Principals, school-based Instructional Leadership Teams, and fellow Network staff as needed to develop data-informed strategies to support development and implementation of CIWP. These strategies include: curriculum development, professional development plans, direct support to classroom teachers, student outcome progress monitoring, and student intervention plans.
- Design and lead professional development around Common Core implementation for network teacher leaders and network administrators.
- Organize and communicate Network initiatives and/or other District initiatives to support the improvement of instruction and academic achievement.
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Instructional Support Leader must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational Leadership highly preferred
Certifications Required:
- Valid standard teaching certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education with appropriate grade level and content level endorsements is required
- General Administrative (Type 75) Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (or equivalent certificate from outside Illinois) preferred
Experience Required:
- Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with adult learners, including coaching, and designing and facilitating professional development for classroom teachers and school leaders
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong communication skills including speaking, presenting, listening, and writing
- High levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, e.g. ability to develop high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools and principals
- Ability to use multiple data sources to set measurable goals and strategically plan to complete the goals
- Ability to define problems, analyze data and develop action plans as part of a continuous improvement cycle
- Excellent communication skills: writing, speaking, and listening
- Experience with curriculum mapping, unit planning, and formative progress monitoring
- Knowledge of research-based school improvement models and strategies
Benefits:
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
- Dental
- 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:
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Days
- Parental Leaves
- Short-Term Disability
- Religious Holidays
- Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
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.
Job Number:
260002CQ
Posting Date
Sep 11, 2026, 1:52:30 PM
Primary Location
South Side-4655 S Dearborn St (Colman)
Position Type:
Union Position
Overtime Status
Non-exempt
Salary Range:
$78,700.00 to $111,000.00
JOB DESCRIPTION
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
Job Summary:
District-run CPS schools are organized into 17 networks, which provide administrative support, strategic direction, and leadership development to the schools within each network. This network support model is designed to support the unique needs of CPS elementary and high schools and their school leaders that focus exclusively on those needs. Network 7 focuses on the elementary schools in the west and southwest geographic areas of Chicago.
Under the direction of the Chief and Deputy Chief of Schools (Network 7), the Instructional Support Leader (ISL) supports instructional development and school-level improvement to drive academic achievement for elementary schools. All ISLs are expected to be instructional experts with proven content expertise in at least one core subject (i.e., Literacy, Mathematics, Science) and/or with priority student groups (i.e. Diverse Learners and English Language Learners), but specific content expertise and requirements for the ISL will vary based upon the needs of the schools in the network.
The preferred area of content expertise for this position will be either Early Literacy or Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).
The Instructional Support Leader will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
- Build day-to-day instructional capacity of classroom teachers and school administrators in a portfolio of schools to deliver core district and network priorities which include: Common core state standards, a multi-tiered system of support, and a framework for teaching
- Provide differentiated instructional support by working directly with administrators, teacher leaders and teachers in the classroom, as appropriate, to model effective, research-based instructional practices, by working collaboratively with teacher teams to drive data-informed instructional planning, and by working with school-based leadership teams to actualize CCSS implementation at the classroom level.
- Consult and collaborate with Principals, Assistant Principals, school-based Instructional Leadership Teams, and fellow Network staff as needed to develop data-informed strategies to support development and implementation of CIWP. These strategies include: curriculum development, professional development plans, direct support to classroom teachers, student outcome progress monitoring, and student intervention plans.
- Design and lead professional development around Common Core implementation for network teacher leaders and network administrators.
- Organize and communicate Network initiatives and/or other District initiatives to support the improvement of instruction and academic achievement.
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Instructional Support Leader must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational Leadership highly preferred
Certifications Required:
- Valid standard teaching certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education with appropriate grade level and content level endorsements is required
- General Administrative (Type 75) Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (or equivalent certificate from outside Illinois) preferred
Experience Required:
- Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with adult learners, including coaching, and designing and facilitating professional development for classroom teachers and school leaders
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong communication skills including speaking, presenting, listening, and writing
- High levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, e.g. ability to develop high-performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools and principals
- Ability to use multiple data sources to set measurable goals and strategically plan to complete the goals
- Ability to define problems, analyze data and develop action plans as part of a continuous improvement cycle
- Excellent communication skills: writing, speaking, and listening
- Experience with curriculum mapping, unit planning, and formative progress monitoring
- Knowledge of research-based school improvement models and strategies
Benefits:
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
- Dental
- 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:
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Days
- Parental Leaves
- Short-Term Disability
- Religious Holidays
- Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Instructional Design Specialist
Document your degree field precisely
Your transcript and credential evaluation must show a degree in instructional design, educational technology, curriculum development, or a closely related field. A general education degree with no specialization can trigger a PERM denial if the job description requires a specific discipline.
Target employers with dedicated L&D teams
Companies with internal learning and development departments file PERM more often than those outsourcing training work. Focus on corporate employers in healthcare, tech, and finance where instructional design is a standing headcount role, not a project-based hire.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Instructional Design Specialist roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Seeing PERM filing patterns by company helps you prioritize outreach before applying, not after an offer falls through.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold one and the employer will document it as a requirement, EB-2 is available without country-of-birth backlogs for most nationals. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles but carries longer waits for Indian and Chinese nationals.
Confirm the employer will run a PERM recruitment
PERM requires the employer to conduct supervised DOL recruitment to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Ask hiring managers whether their legal team has PERM experience and whether the role is budgeted for a multi-year sponsorship timeline before accepting an offer.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Look up your title on OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you can verify the offered wage meets the legal floor, which directly affects whether your PERM filing passes.
Green Card Instructional Design Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Instructional Design Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Instructional Design Specialist positions qualify for EB-3 at the bachelor's degree level, and EB-2 when the employer documents a legitimate business necessity for a master's degree or higher. The job must involve applying a body of highly specialized knowledge in instructional design, educational technology, or curriculum development. USCIS reviews both the job description and your credentials to confirm the fit.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that must be renewed every three years. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level, so your employer can file anytime after PERM is certified. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM-to-green-card process typically takes two to four years for most nationals, longer for Indian and Chinese nationals due to visa backlogs.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this job?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL after completing supervised recruitment showing no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. DOL reviews whether the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Analyst review at DOL currently averages several months. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, then you apply for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa when a visa number becomes available.
How do I find Instructional Design Specialist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Instructional Design Specialist roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will sponsor. Targeting employers with established PERM filing patterns in learning and development reduces the risk of an offer falling through after months of interviews because the company lacks the legal infrastructure or budget for sponsorship.
Can my employer start green card sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B for this role?
Yes. Many employers begin the PERM process while you hold H-1B visa status, and the two run in parallel. Filing early matters because your priority date, set when PERM is certified, determines your place in the visa queue. H-1B extensions beyond the standard six years are available once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 365 days old, which protects your status while you wait.