AtAcero Schools, we are what we believe. 

Achievement – We set goalsand do what it takes to achieve them.

Community – We contributeto, respect and serve in our communities.

Excellence – We expect ourbest and strive to make our best even better.

Resilience – We learn andgrow through adversity and challenges.

Optimism – We believe inour ability to create the future we envision.

This is a Temporary Position

Please note: This is a maternity leave position for which the selected candidate will need to become an employee of our Third Party Substitute Vendor and will be placed at the specific Acero Schools location indicated in this posting. The selected candidate will NOT be hired as an Acero Schools Employee.

Position Description

K-8^thGrade Physical Education Teacher (Maternity Leave)

Dates: August 1, 2018 through November 5, 2018

Salary: CompetitiveSalary and Benefits

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports To: Principal

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

Position Overview

AceroSchools Physical Education Teachers are unique in that they realize success isbuilt on relationships. They focus their work on student learning. Furthermore,they whole-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 academicgrowth of their students, and they are willing to do whatever it takes toensure success.

Teachers at Acero Schools lead the curriculum, instruction, andassessment for students to which they are assigned. They relentlessly pursuestudent growth and achievement through diligent planning, careful instructionalexecution, and on-going collaboration with colleagues and the school leadershipteam.

Core Responsibilities

StudentAchievement and Success:

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

Commitmentto School and Classroom Culture:

• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interest of the students.
• Develop positive relationships with students.
• Develop classroom rules for behavior that are consistent with the school wide rules and Acero Schools Student Code of Conduct.
• Develop positive relationships with parents for the purpose of creating a support for students and their education program; execute assigned 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 execute Professional Growth Plan.
• Engage in self-initiated focused, reflective work (action research, critical collaboration, case study, or learning log).
• Clearly and accurately communicate with administration, colleagues, students, parents, and larger academic communityto improve academic outcomes for all students.
• Exhibit personal responsibility for daily work and attendance, personal appearance, student learning, and school success.
• Demonstrate collegial behavior and make professional development contributions to the school community.

Qualifications

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