High School Spanish Teacher

Distinctive Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Schools teachers cultivate a love of learning through strong relationships, high expectations, and the belief that all students can achieve. The High School Spanish Teacher focuses on engaging instruction and provides students with frequent opportunities to apply learned content. The teacher plans individually and collaboratively, aligning lessons to grade-level standards and the core curriculum. Checks for understanding, student work, and assessments inform real-time and planned instructional adjustments. Teachers build classroom communities with strong routines and management practices, and communicate regularly with students and families about progress. This position is based in Chicago, Illinois, reports to the Principal, and is scheduled to start in November 2026.

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.

Responsibilities

Maintain a student-centered perspective and believe that all students can learn and achieve.
Contribute to campus and network equity work and use culturally responsive decision-making.
Build a culture of belonging through strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
Cultivate a strengths-based, equity-focused mindset; foster a positive climate and culture; and 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 design, prepare, and deliver dynamic lessons aligned with grade-level standards.
Commit to 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-monitoring data to design appropriate responses and strategies, adjusting instruction as needed 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-wide systems.
Participate in coaching, mentoring, professional development, and required meetings to improve instructional effectiveness.
Maintain an organized, welcoming classroom environment that promotes belonging, joy, hope, and safety.
Manage classroom procedures, routines, and rituals that maximize learning.
Communicate effectively and frequently with students and families, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
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.