Middle School Math Teacher

Distinctive Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Schools teachers cultivate a love for learning through strong relationships, high expectations, and a belief that all students can achieve. This role focuses on engaging instruction, multiple opportunities for students to apply learned content, and lesson planning aligned with grade-level standards and the core curriculum. Teachers use checks for understanding, student work, and assessments to adjust instruction and address learning gaps. They build classroom communities with effective routines and management practices and communicate regularly with students and families about progress. The teacher implements the Distinctive Schools model and supports a student-centered, rigorous, culturally responsive, and strengths-based learning environment. The role includes analyzing assessment data, maintaining student progress records and instructional materials, participating in coaching and professional development, and collaborating with colleagues to support student growth. The position is at CICS Bucktown in Chicago, reports to the Principal, and is regular full-time. Starting salary for certified teachers is $70,000. The stated start date is 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.
Ability to travel as required for training, professional development, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

Maintain a student-centered perspective in decision making and believe that all students can learn and achieve.
Contribute to the equity work of the campus and network 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 the core curriculum, resources, and strategies.
Deliver strong instruction that engages students and requires them to do the cognitive work of learning.
Use core instructional tools to prepare and deliver dynamic lessons aligned with grade-level standards and rigorous learning experiences.
Design 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 design appropriate instructional responses and make adjustments that support mastery of grade-level standards.
Assess students daily, weekly, and at the end of units, and analyze assessment data through campus and network systems.
Engage in coaching and mentoring to improve instructional effectiveness and participate in required professional development and meetings.
Maintain an organized, welcoming classroom that supports students’ sense of belonging, joy, hope, and safety.
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 as assigned by the Principal.