7th Grade Math Teacher

Distinctive Schools•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Schools seeks a teacher who cultivates a love of learning through strong relationships, high expectations, and a belief that all students can achieve. The teacher focuses on engaging instruction that gives students opportunities to apply content, prepares lessons aligned to grade-level standards and the core curriculum, and uses checks for understanding, student work, and assessments to adjust instruction and address learning gaps. Teachers use strong subject-matter knowledge, participate in cycles of practice and feedback, establish classroom routines that maximize instructional time, and communicate with students and families about progress. The role is based at Longwood Elementary, 1309 W. 95th Street, Chicago, IL 60643. The position is regular full time and is scheduled to start in November 2026. The starting salary for certified teachers is $70,000.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Valid Professional Educator License from the Illinois State Board of Education, or proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program within 30 days of employment.
Content area endorsement.
Ability to review and analyze student and campus data from multiple sources.
Proficiency with cloud-based software solutions, including Google Suite.
Ability to learn digital tools and programs as needed for the position.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.

Responsibilities

Maintain a student-centered perspective and believe in every student's ability to learn and achieve.
Contribute to campus and network equity work and use culturally responsive decision making.
Foster a culture of belonging through positive relationships with students, families, and staff; maintain a strengths-based, equity-focused mindset and serve as a positive role model.
Implement the Distinctive Schools model and provide consistent opportunities for students to complete grade-appropriate assignments using core curriculum, resources, and strategies, with frequent checks for understanding.
Deliver engaging instruction that keeps students deeply involved in learning and responsible for the cognitive work.
Use core instructional tools to design, prepare, and deliver dynamic lessons aligned to grade-level standards.
Provide personalized, student-centered learning that incorporates students' needs, strengths, and interests.
Maintain an inventory of instructional materials and accurate, complete student progress and development records.
Analyze assessments and progress data to design responses, adjust instruction, and support mastery of grade-level standards; assess students daily, weekly, and at the end of units.
Participate in coaching, mentoring, professional development, and required meetings to improve instructional effectiveness.
Maintain an organized, welcoming classroom that supports belonging, joy, hope, and safety.
Establish classroom procedures, routines, and rituals that maximize learning.
Communicate effectively and frequently with students and families.
Use restorative justice approaches to discipline and behavior management in alignment with campus and network practices.
Collaborate with colleagues to support student growth and achievement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Principal.
Travel as required for training, professional development, and collaboration.