Thank you for your interest in joining Leap Learning Systems. We are always interested in hearing from talented and motivated individuals interested in becoming part of our team.
Positions will be posted as they become available, though we also welcome unsolicited applications for possible future openings. If you wish to register your interest in employment with Leap Learning Systems, you may submit your resume and a thoughtfully crafted cover letter via fax to: (312) 578-1280. Please note that we are unable to respond to phone inquiries about the status of applications. Leap Learning Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Looking to get started right away? A great place to start your involvement with our organization is through our Volunteer Program. Please visit our Volunteer page to complete a volunteer application and learn about current opportunities for involvement.
2010- 2011 Clinical Fellowship Year Opportunity
If you are interested in language and literacy and want the opportunity to have an absolutely unique clinical fellowship year – then give Leap Learning Systems a closer look. The supervisory team at Leap can help ensure that you meet all of the requirements of CFY training and gain the practical experience needed.
Leap Learning Systems is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to results-driven language and literacy development. Leap Learning Systems’ programs are proven to accelerate self-confidence and fulfillment in children, parents and educators. Founded by Dr. Catherine Gottfred and her colleague Dr. John Lybolt working with children in Chicago's struggling Cabrini-Green neighborhood, they targeted the major language gap and significant academic and social consequences that existed.
Their work helped children and young adults develop language and literacy skills that helped better prepare them to start or be successful in school, or to deal with the many emotional challenges presented by their environment. Over the past 20 years Leap's impact and program reach has grown to include the training of teachers, tutors educators and students at all levels
Qualifications for the successful applicant must include but are not limited to: Be a graduate from an accredited program for Speech-Language Pathology; possess and maintain a current license in the state of IL as required; meet all local regulations that allow work to be performed in a public school and with young children; pass post-offer drug test and post-offer employment physical exam if required; have reliable transportation to travel between locations as needed; possess strong computer skills.
Other qualifications will include ability to problem-solve, good time management and organizational skills, ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, strong work ethic and team work.
Professional Development Assitant
The Leap Professional Development Assistant (PDA) is primarily responsible for assisting a Professional Development Coach (PDC) with the design and delivery of training programs that support Leap’s core literacy and language development goals and objectives. Delivery methods will include instructor-led programs, group facilitation, and one-on-one coaching to both new and existing program partners. Subject matter will focus on literacy and language development programs in a wide variety of learning environments including early childhood, elementary, high school and after school.
The PDA is also responsible for assisting with measuring and evaluating the impact of training and providing instruction to other program contributors such as volunteers. The PDA may be partnered with a team to do work such as: needs assessments, program change initiatives, design and implement appropriate interventions including systems, processes, tools and training.
The PDA may also develop training content, program aids, and interventions for organization-wide learning projects and initiatives. Consult with subject matter experts and internal stake holders to create and deliver learning materials, and create high-quality, performance-driven training programs.
Primary Tasks
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
General Physical Activities
No phone calls please. Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume, and copy of transcripts to:
Michael Levesque, Executive Director
Michael@leaplearningsystems.org