General Ed Teacher - LAKE (C)

Middle School (6th-8th) Social Studies Teacher

PURPOSE
The Middle School Social Studies Instructor (6th - 8th grade) will be responsible for daily operations for his or her classroom.  The teacher is required to provide high quality Social Studies instruction to all students, every day.  The classroom environment is supportive and community–based.  The teacher is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student's families, staff, and other members of the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Able to effectively implement instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results.
• Demonstrates effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Understands how to use data to improve instruction and improve student achievement. 
• Implements instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks.
• Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs.
• Provides a positive learning environment that promotes thinking.
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment and meet school-wide goals.
• Maintains a professional working relationship with parents.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
• Participates in professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

This job is a great fit if: 

• Have Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education
• Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values 

Preferred

• You are bilingual 
• Possess 1 year of Teaching experience
• Have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement 

Benefits Summary 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID  testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution 4.5% matching as eligible
• Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
• On-going professional development opportunities:
• Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers
• Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers
• Weekly PDs

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Teachers will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.

Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Required the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files. Teachers will also be expected to clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture. Will frequently physically move moderate distances indoors and outdoors throughout the community or building with children including climbing stairs. Physical demands require to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel upwards of 60% of the day. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day. Must be able to lift, push and pull 15 to 40 pounds for short periods of time.

For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption required.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.