QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (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 Professional Educator License (PEL) or equivalent (required).
• Possess valid Illinois 5-8 Social Science endorsement with 9 credit hours of higher education in General Science or equivalent (required).
• ESL/Bilingual endorsement preferred.
• Residency in Chicago not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (required).

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full time employees, including but not limited to Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short & Long-Term Disability, 401k & Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Ensure high academic standards, set goals and do what it takes to achieve them.
• Differentiate 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.
• Manage classroom behavior in a respectful manner that is consistent with the school wide rules and Acero Schools Student Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders to develop and execute a Professional Growth Plan for your development.
• 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.