IS Teacher

Pathways In Education • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pathways In Education (PIE) is an Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP) serving grades 9-12 in the Chicago community. Pathways considers the unique needs of every student, allowing access to small group classes, guided independent study, online courses, and experiential learning, to address each student's individual strengths and needs. PIE is looking for educators that are warm, outgoing, authentic, passionate and inspiring. PIE places great emphasis on the student-teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well-being. Pathways In Education is looking for a Teacher in the Chicago area with an IL credential in a core subject (9-12), Math or Science preferred, to work at the Avondale site.

Requirements

• BA/BS Degree
• Teaching credential
• IL credential in a core subject (9-12), Math or Science preferred

Responsibilities

• Delivering the educational program to ensure data-driven, results-based instruction for students in the implementation of the Common Core Standards.
• Providing direct instruction to students 6 hours a day.
• Developing lesson plans and a differentiated curriculum to ensure student success.
• Teaching for mastery of the Common Core Standards and being knowledgeable in Single-Subject content area.
• Using assessments and data to influence instruction for student success.
• Keeping grade, attendance and retention records.
• Providing targeted interventions for special education students and English Language Learners.
• Participating in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Meeting with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participating in related activities, such as student organizations or committees.
• Assisting with State mandated student testing.

Benefits

• paid time off
• holiday and sick time
• medical, vision and dental coverage
• incentives
• employer-matched 403(b) plan
• opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, Cuba and China as well as U.S. based trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and a farm in Northern California.
• social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork.
• company-wide award functions to recognize talent and dedication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees