PositionDescription

3rd Grade Teacher - Maternity Leave

Start : April 16, 2018
End: June 22, 2018

Location: Chicago,IL

ReportsTo: Principal

How toApply: https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569404168

PositionOverview

Acero Schools teachers are unique in that they realize success is built onrelationships. They focus their work on student learning. Furthermore, theywhole-heartedly believe that all students can learn anddemonstrate that by engaging principles of distributed leadership anddistributed counseling. Acero Schools expects that all adultsunderstand that it is everyone’s responsibility to develop students, bothpersonally and academically.

AceroSchools teachers know that they are responsible for theacademic growth of their students, and they are willing to do whatever it takesto ensure success.

Teachers at Acero Schools lead the curriculum, instruction, and assessmentfor students to which they are assigned. They relentlessly pursue studentgrowth and achievement through diligent planning, careful instructionalexecution, and on-going collaboration with colleagues and the school leadershipteam.

CoreResponsibilities

StudentAchievement and Success

• Ensure high academicstandards are set for and met by all students.
• Develop and execute arigorous standards-based curriculum.
• Differentiate curriculum,instruction, and individualized learning plans to meet individual studentneeds.
• Use student performancedata derived from teacher-created and standardized assessments to driveinstructional decision-making.

Commitmentto School and Classroom Culture:

• Create a classroomenvironment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity andinterest of the students.
• Develop positiverelationships with students.
• Develop classroom rulesfor behavior that are consistent with the school wide rules and Acero SchoolsStudent Code of Conduct.
• Develop positiverelationships with parents for the purpose of creating a support for studentsand their education program; execute assigned home visits to facilitate thisprocess.
• Assist in promoting theparticipation of students, parents, and other members of the staff in AceroSchools-initiated activities.

Professionalismand Leadership:

• Collaborate withAssistant Principal to develop and execute Professional Growth Plan.
• Engage in self-initiatedfocused, reflective work (action research, critical collaboration, case study,or learning log).
• Clearly and accuratelycommunicate with administration, colleagues, students, parents, and largeracademic communityto improve academic outcomes for all students.
• Exhibit personalresponsibility for daily work and attendance, personal appearance, studentlearning, and school success.
• Demonstrate collegialbehavior and make professional development contributions to the schoolcommunity.

RequiredQualifications:

Experience:

• Candidate must be able todemonstrate the academic progress of students under his/her leadership andarticulate the methods used to achieve those results

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree(required)

Certificates:

• Must possess validIllinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or equivalent (preferred)
• Must possess valid K-9 Self-Contained Endorsement or equivalent (preferred)
• Must hold permanentresidency in the United States (required)

PhysicalDemands

Natureof work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requiresability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and preparework documents, set-up and maintain work files. Physical demands require theability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around theclassroom 60% of the day. In addition, walking up and down stairs several timesa day. Must be able to lift 15 to 20 pounds for short periods of time and pushand pull 15 to 20 lbs. 

WorkingConditions

Majorityof work is performed in a general office environment. Position requiresavailability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to performjob duties. Also requires participation and attendance atorganization-sponsored events and meetings.

NOTE: Theforegoing list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to berepresentative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is notnecessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of anessential function does not preclude management from assigning duties notlisted herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

AceroSchools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals. AceroSchools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap,age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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