High School Physical Education and Health Teacher

Distinctive Schools•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Schools seeks a High School Physical Education and Health Teacher to cultivate a love of learning through strong relationships, high expectations, and a belief that all students can achieve. Teachers focus on engaging instruction, rigorous learning experiences, and opportunities for students to apply what they learn. They prepare individually and collaboratively, align lessons to grade-level standards and the core curriculum, and use checks for understanding, student work, and assessments to adjust instruction and address learning gaps. Teachers build classroom communities with effective routines and management practices, communicate with students and families about progress, and grow through cycles of practice and feedback. The role is based in Chicago, Illinois, reports to the Principal, and is a regular full-time position. The start date is November 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.
Ability to meet the stated 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 that all students can 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, and foster a strengths-based, equity-focused mindset and positive climate.
Serve as a positive role model.
Implement the Distinctive Schools model and provide consistent opportunities for students to engage with grade-appropriate assignments using the core curriculum, resources, and strategies, with frequent checks for understanding.
Deliver strong instruction that engages students and requires them to do the cognitive work of learning.
Use core instructional tools to design, prepare, and deliver dynamic lessons aligned to grade-level standards and rigorous learning experiences.
Commit to student-centered, personalized learning that incorporates 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 plan appropriate responses and strategies, adjust instruction, and 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, required professional development, and meetings to improve instructional effectiveness.
Maintain an organized, welcoming classroom that provides students with belonging, joy, hope, and safety.
Manage classroom procedures, routines, and rituals that maximize learning.
Communicate effectively and frequently with students and families about progress.
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.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
Travel as required for training, professional development, and collaboration.