Positions: Apprentice (External Applicants Only)

Reports to: Principal

Salary: Salaries starting at $34,088 with full Benefits

Employee Benefits:

• Low-deductible medical, dental and vision coverage
• Three-weeks paid winter vacation
• 10-month employees with 12-month salary pay
• Positive family and community relationships established by our school teams

WE ARE ACERO

Submit your resume to be considered for possible Apprentice opportunities within our network of 12 elementary schools, two high schools, and one K-12 school for the 2019-2020 school year.

Acero Schools is the top-performing public charter school network in Chicago. Our success as a school network is a reflection of what is possible when a community of teachers, schools, parents and students work together. Join our community.

JOIN OUR TEAM

?       A team of driven individuals who contribute to, respect and serve in our communities.

?       A team of professional collaborators leading students and supporting their educational paths.

?       A team who embodies the values of achievement, community, excellence, resilience and optimism.

EXPECTATIONS

?      Ensure high academic standards, set goals and do what it takes to achieve them.

?      Support curriculum, instruction, and individualized learning plans to meet individual student needs.

?      Develop positive relationships with students.

?      Develop positive relationships with families for the purpose of creating a support for students and their growth.

?      Support classroom management in a respectful manner that is consistent with the school wide rules and Acero Schools Student Code of Conduct.

?      Collaborate with instructional leaders.

?      Clearly and accurately communicate with administration, colleagues, students, parents, and larger academic community to improve academic outcomes for all students.

?      Exhibit professionalism, leadership, and personal responsibility for daily work and attendance, personal appearance, student learning, and school success.

?      Demonstrate collegial behavior and make positive contributions to the school community.

?      Believe in our ability to create the future we envision.

QUALIFICATIONS

?      Education: 60 Credit Hours of Higher Education (required)

?      Be able to demonstrate the academic progress of students under your leadership and articulate the methods used to achieve those results

?      Possess valid Illinois Paraprofessional Educator License (PARA) or equivalent

?      Must be authorized to work in the United States (required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files, and an ability to communicate and exchange information. Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% of the day. In addition, candidates must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20 lbs. for short periods of time, and walk up and down stairs several times a day.

Majority of work is performed in a general school environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings.

NOTE: The foregoing list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class.The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

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