Spanish Teacher - Downtown Campus

Intrinsic Schools•Chicago, IL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Intrinsic Schools is a public charter network that serves diverse student communities at two campuses and aims to prepare every student for postsecondary success. Its instructional model combines teacher-led instruction, personalized technology-supported learning, small-group work, and project-based learning in collaborative POD teams. Students also participate in a weekly C Day for academic support and enrichment, and receive postsecondary planning and support. The Classroom Teacher plans and delivers rigorous, engaging instruction in a secondary learning environment to support students’ academic growth and personal development. The teacher works under the supervision of the Principal and collaborates with instructional coaches, POD teammates, and support staff to improve teaching practice and student outcomes. The role also includes advising students, providing academic support beyond class, communicating with families, participating in school events and meetings, and supporting students’ postsecondary success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field from an accredited institution.
Illinois Professional Educator License with an appropriate content-area endorsement, required prior to hire.
Comfort using educational technology tools and curiosity and willingness to learn about emerging tools, including AI.
Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Professionalism, including punctuality, preparedness, accountability, follow-through, and effective collaboration.
Ability to consistently meet daily and weekly deadlines that support high-quality instruction and team success.
Strong work ethic, reflective mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

ESL endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that promotes active learning and deep understanding.
Analyze student progress data to inform instruction, interventions, and flexible groupings.
Provide clear, timely, and actionable feedback to support student growth and mastery.
Integrate instructional technology to personalize learning and increase student agency.
Consistently enforce expectations in the Student Code of Conduct.
Mentor an advisory group, facilitate daily advisory lessons, and hold individual conferences to monitor academic and social-emotional progress.
Design and lead a C Day club aligned with personal interests and student engagement.
Provide weekly office hours and targeted academic support.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date gradebooks and student records.
Collaborate with special education staff and other support team members to meet the needs of all learners.
Support the postsecondary success of every student.
Participate in instructional coaching cycles, including data analysis, observation, feedback, video reflection, and practice.
Participate in school-wide professional development, POD planning, grade-level and content-area meetings, and data-driven instruction meetings.
Communicate proactively and professionally with families about students’ progress, strengths, and challenges.
Participate in school events, host student-led conferences, and attend IEP meetings as required.