Position Description

K-8^thGradeMusic Teacher

Salary: CompetitiveSalary and Benefits

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports To: Principal

How to Apply:https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569404168

Position Overview

AceroSchools Teachers are unique in that they realize success is built onrelationships. They focus their work on student learning. Furthermore, theywhole-heartedly believe that all studentscan learn and demonstrate that by engaging principles of distributed leadershipand distributed counseling. AceroSchools expects that all adults understand that it is everyone’s responsibilityto develop students, both personally and academically.

AceroSchools Teachers know that they are responsible for the academic growth oftheir students, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure success.

Teachers at Acero Schools lead the curriculum, instruction, and assessment forstudents to which they are assigned. They relentlessly pursue student growthand achievement through diligent planning, careful instructional execution, andon-going collaboration with colleagues and the school leadership team.

Core Responsibilities

StudentAchievement and Success

• Ensure high academic standards are set for and met by allstudents.
• Develop and execute a rigorous standards-based curriculum.
• Differentiate curriculum, instruction, and individualizedlearning plans to meet individual student needs.
• Use student performance data derived from teacher-created andstandardized assessments to drive instructional decision-making.

Commitmentto School and Classroom Culture:

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learningand appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Develop positive relationships with students.
• Develop classroom rules for behavior that are consistent withthe school wide rules and Acero Schools Student Code of Conduct.
• Develop positive relationships with parents for the purposeof creating a support for students and their education program; executeassigned home visits to facilitate this process.
• Assist in promoting the participation of students, parents,and other members of the staff in Acero Schools-initiated activities.

Professionalismand Leadership:

• Collaborate with Assistant Principal to develop and executeProfessional Growth Plan.
• Engage in self-initiated focused, reflective work (actionresearch, critical collaboration, case study, or learning log).
• Clearly and accurately communicate with administration,colleagues, students, parents, and larger academic communityto improve academic outcomes forall students.
• Exhibit personal responsibility for daily work andattendance, personal appearance, student learning, and school success.
• Demonstrate collegial behavior and make professionaldevelopment contributions to the school community.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate the academic progressof students under his/her leadership and articulate the methods used to achievethose results
• Must possess valid Illinois Professional Educator License(PEL) or equivalent (required)
• Must possess valid Illinois K-8^th Grade Music endorsement or equivalent (required)
• Must hold permanent residency in the United States (required)