High School Math Teacher

Distinctive Schools • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Schools teachers cultivate a love of learning through strong relationships, high expectations, and a belief that every student can achieve. The High School Math Teacher focuses on engaging instruction that gives students frequent opportunities to apply content. The teacher prepares individually and collaboratively, plans lessons aligned to grade-level standards using the core curriculum, and draws on checks for understanding, student work, and assessments to adjust instruction and address learning gaps. Strong subject-matter knowledge is needed to recognize and respond to content challenges. Teachers participate in cycles of practice and feedback, build classroom communities with routines and management practices that maximize instructional time, and communicate with students and families about progress.

The position includes implementing the Distinctive Schools model, delivering rigorous and student-centered learning, tracking and analyzing student progress, and contributing to a positive, equitable classroom and school culture. The teacher reports to the Principal and is based at CICS Longwood in Chicago, Illinois.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Professional Educator License or equivalent in the state of employment, or proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program within 30 days of employment.
• Content area endorsement or academic expertise in related fields of study.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a student-centered perspective and believe that all students can learn and achieve.
• Contribute to campus and network equity work and make culturally responsive decisions.
• Build a culture of belonging through positive relationships with students, families, and staff; foster a strengths-based, equity-focused mindset and a positive climate.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Implement the Distinctive Schools model and provide consistent opportunities for students to work on grade-appropriate assignments using the core curriculum, resources, and strategies, with frequent checks for understanding.
• Deliver strong instruction that keeps students deeply engaged and responsible for the cognitive work of learning.
• Use core instructional tools to prepare and deliver dynamic lessons aligned to grade-level standards and rigorous learning experiences.
• Provide student-centered, personalized learning that integrates students’ needs, strengths, and interests.
• Maintain an inventory of instructional materials and accurate, complete records of student progress and development.
• Analyze assessments and monitor progress to design appropriate responses and adjust instruction to support mastery of grade-level standards.
• Assess students daily, weekly, and at the ends of units, and analyze assessment data through campus and network systems.
• 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.
• Manage classroom procedures, routines, and rituals that maximize learning.
• Communicate effectively and frequently with students and families.
• Use a restorative justice approach to discipline and behavior management in alignment with campus and network practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student growth and achievement.
• Travel as required for training, professional development, and collaboration.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Benefits

• 25+ paid holidays and 10 days of PTO annually, in addition to summer break for educators and campus positions.
• 12 weeks of paid family leave.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) match: fully matched up to 3%, with a 50% match up to 5%.
• Professional development, including tuition reimbursement.
• Gym and wellness discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time