High School Physical Education and Health Teacher

Distinctive Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Schools seeks a teacher who cultivates a love of learning through strong relationships, high expectations, and the belief that all students can succeed. The teacher focuses on engaging instruction and opportunities for students to apply what they learn. The role includes individual and collaborative lesson preparation aligned with grade-level standards and the core curriculum; using checks for understanding, student work, and assessments to adjust instruction; and building classroom routines and relationships that support learning. Teachers participate in cycles of practice and feedback and communicate with students and families about progress. The teacher contributes to a student-centered, equitable, culturally responsive school community and delivers instruction using Distinctive Schools’ model. The position also involves maintaining instructional materials and student records, analyzing assessment data, participating in coaching and professional development, and fostering an organized, welcoming classroom. The role is based in Chicago, Illinois, reports to the Principal, and is scheduled to start in October 2026. Starting salary for certified teachers is $70,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid Professional Educator License with 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.
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 students’ ability to learn and achieve.
Contribute to campus and network equity work and engage in culturally responsive decision-making.
Build a culture of belonging through positive relationships with students, families, and staff; foster a positive climate 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 in which students take on the cognitive work of learning.
Use core instructional tools to design, prepare, and deliver dynamic lessons aligned with grade-level standards.
Provide personalized, student-centered 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 progress data to inform instructional responses and make adjustments that support mastery of grade-level standards.
Assess students daily, weekly, and at the end of units; 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, safe classroom that supports belonging, joy, and hope.
Establish 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, aligned 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.