Position Description
Math OR Science Teacher (External Applicants Only)
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Start Date: 2017/2018 School Year

Submit your resume to beconsidered for possible Math or Science teaching opportunities within ournetwork of 13 elementary schools and 3 high schools for the 2017/2018 schoolyear! Acero Schools offers Science courses in Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistryand Middle School Science. Acero Schools offers Math courses in Calculus, Algebra,Trigonometry, Geometry and Middle School Math.

Join a dynamic team of student-focusededucator and innovator. We are:

• 3 of the top 5 charter elementaryschools in the City of Chicago (Chicago Magazine, 2016)
• Top-Tier: an all-time high of sevenAcero schools ranked at level 1 by Chicago Public Schools rating system lastyear
• Illinois Teacher of the Year AwardFinalist (ISBE, 2016)

Position Overview

Acero Schools Math and Science Teachersare unique in that they realize success is built on relationships. They focustheir work on student learning. Furthermore, they whole-heartedly believethat all students can learnand demonstrate that by engaging principles of distributed leadership anddistributed counseling. Acero Schools expects that all adults understand that it is everyone’s responsibility todevelop students, both personally and academically.

Acero Schools Math and Science Teachers knowthat they are responsible for the academic growth of their students, and theyare willing to do whatever it takes to ensure success.

Math and Science Teachers at Acero Schools lead the curriculum, instruction, and assessment for students to which they areassigned. They relentlessly pursue student growth and achievement throughdiligent planning, careful instructional execution, and on-going collaborationwith colleagues and the school leadership team.

Employee Benefits

• Teaching Staff minimum starting salary of $50,160 for the 2017/2018 school year
• 10-month employees with 12-month salary pay
• Low- deductible medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid leave days and holidays
• Ability to participate in Chicago Teachers Pension Fund, 401k andcommuters savings
• Positive family and community relationships established by our schoolteams
• Paid breaks in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Candidate must be able to demonstrate the academic progress of studentsunder his/her leadership and articulate the methods used to achieve thoseresults

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Certificates:

• Must possess valid Illinois Professional Education License (PEL) orequivalent
• Must possess valid Illinois Math or Science endorsement or equivalentin grade level of interest