What are the responsibilities and job description for the 6th-8th Grade Science Teacher (18/19 SY) position at Acero Schools?
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Acero Schools, we are what we believe.
Achievement – We set goals
and do what it takes to achieve them.
Community – We contribute
to, respect and serve in our communities.
Excellence – We expect our
best and strive to make our best even better.
Resilience – We learn and
grow through adversity and challenges.
Optimism – We believe in
our ability to create the future we envision.
Position Description
6th-8th Grade Science Teacher
Salary: Competitive
Salary and Benefits
Location: Chicago, IL
Reports To: Principal
How to Apply: https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569404168
Position Overview
Acero
Schools Teachers are unique in that they
realize success is built on relationships. They focus their work on student
learning. Furthermore, they whole-heartedly believe that all students can learn and
demonstrate that by engaging principles of distributed leadership and
distributed counseling. Acero
Schools expects that all adults understand that it is everyone’s responsibility
to develop students, both personally and academically.
Acero
Schools Teachers know that they are
responsible for the academic growth of their students, and they are willing to
do whatever it takes to ensure success.
Teachers at Acero Schools lead the curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for students to which they are assigned. They relentlessly pursue
student growth and achievement through diligent planning, careful instructional
execution, and on-going collaboration with colleagues and the school leadership
team.
Core Responsibilities
Student
Achievement 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.
Commitment
to 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.
Professionalism
and 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 community to
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 Illinois 6-8th Science endorsement or equivalent (required)
- Must hold permanent residency in the United States (required)
Physical Demands
The nature of the work requires an ability to operate
standard business office equipment, and the ability to communicate and exchange
information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain
work files. 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 20lbs. for short
periods of time, and walk up and down stairs several times a day.
Working Conditions
Majority of work is performed in a general office
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.
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