K-8 Spanish Teacher

Distinctive Schools•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Schools seeks a K-8 Spanish Teacher to cultivate students’ love of learning through strong relationships, high expectations, and engaging instruction. Teachers prepare lessons aligned to grade-level standards and the core curriculum, use checks for understanding and student work to adjust instruction, and apply strong subject-matter knowledge to identify and address learning needs. Teachers grow through cycles of practice and feedback, establish classroom routines that maximize instructional time, and communicate with students and families about progress. The role focuses primarily on preparation, instruction, and assessment, with additional responsibility for building a welcoming, safe classroom culture. The teacher implements the Distinctive Schools model, supports equity and culturally responsive practice, analyzes assessment data, participates in coaching and professional development, and maintains student progress records and instructional materials. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, reports to the Principal, and is scheduled to start in 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.

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 belonging through positive relationships with students, families, and staff; foster a positive climate and serve as a role model.
Implement the Distinctive Schools model and provide consistent opportunities for students to work on grade-appropriate assignments using core curriculum, resources, and strategies.
Deliver engaging instruction that places the cognitive work on students and provides frequent checks for understanding.
Design, prepare, and deliver dynamic lessons aligned to grade-level standards using core instructional tools.
Provide personalized, student-centered learning that integrates students’ needs, strengths, and interests.
Maintain an inventory of instructional materials and complete student progress and development records.
Analyze assessments and progress data to design responses, adjust instruction, and support mastery of grade-level standards.
Assess students daily, weekly, and at the ends of units, and analyze assessment data using campus and network systems.
Participate in coaching, mentoring, professional development, and required meetings.
Maintain an organized, welcoming classroom that promotes belonging, joy, hope, and safety.
Establish classroom procedures, routines, and rituals that maximize learning.
Communicate effectively and frequently with students and families about progress.
Use restorative justice approaches 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.