Position Description

7^th-8^thGrade Science & Social Science Teacher

Salary: CompetitiveSalary and Benefits

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports To: Principal

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

Position Overview

AceroSchools Teachers are unique in that they realize success is built on relationships. Theyfocus their work on student learning. Furthermore, they whole-heartedly believethat all students can learnand demonstrate that by engaging principles of distributed leadership anddistributed counseling. AceroSchools expects that all adults understand that it is everyone’s responsibilityto develop students, both personally and academically.

AceroSchools Teachers know that they are responsible for the academic growth of their students, andthey are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure success.

Teachers at Acero Schools lead thecurriculum, instruction, and assessment for students to which they areassigned. They relentlessly pursue student growth and achievement throughdiligent planning, careful instructional execution, and on-going collaborationwith colleagues and the school leadership team.

Core Responsibilities

StudentAchievement and Success

• Ensure high academic standards are set for and met by all students.
• Develop and execute a rigorous standards-based curriculum.
• Differentiate curriculum, instruction, and individualized learning plans to meet individual student needs.
• Use student performance data derived from teacher-created and standardized assessments to drive instructional decision-making.

Commitmentto School and Classroom Culture:

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Develop positive relationships with students.
• Develop classroom rules for behavior that are consistent with the school wide rules and Acero Schools Student Code of Conduct.
• Develop positive relationships with parents for the purpose of creating a support for students and their education program; execute assigned home visits to facilitate this process.
• Assist in promoting the participation of students, parents, and other members of the staff in Acero Schools-initiated activities.

Professionalismand Leadership:

• Collaborate with Assistant Principal to develop and execute Professional Growth Plan.
• Engage in self-initiated focused, reflective work (action research, critical collaboration, case study, or learning log).
• Clearly and accurately communicate with administration, colleagues, students, parents, and larger academic communityto improve academic outcomes for all students.
• Exhibit personal responsibility for daily work and attendance, personal appearance, student learning, and school success.
• Demonstrate collegial behavior and make professional development contributions to the school community.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate the academic progress of students under his/her leadership and articulate the methods used to achieve those results
• Must possess valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or equivalent (required)
• Must possess valid 6-8^th Science and/or Social Science endorsement or equivalent (required)
• Must possess 6 college credit hours in minor subject area Social Science and/or Science (required)
• Must hold permanent residency in the United States (required)

Physical Demands

Nature of work requires an ability to operatestandard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicateand exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-upand maintain work files. Physical demands require the ability tostand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% ofthe day. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times aday. Must be able to lift 15 to 20 pounds for short periods of timeand push and pull 15 to 20 lbs. 

Working Conditions

Majority of work is performed ina general office environment. Position requires availability forextended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform jobduties. Also requires participation and attendance atorganization-sponsored events and meetings.

NOTE: The foregoing list ofessential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of thetasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptiveof any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does notpreclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functionsare 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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