7th-8th Grade ELA Teacher

Acero Schools; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short & Long-Term Disability

401k

Job summary

Acero Schools seeks a licensed teacher to drive student learning across curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The role emphasizes data-driven differentiation and strong collaboration with families and colleagues in a supportive Chicago community.

Responsibilities include leading curriculum, managing classroom behavior, and communicating with administration and parents to improve outcomes. A valid IL PEL and 5-8 Language Arts endorsement are required; ESL/Bilingual endorsement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• IL PEL or equivalent is required.
• IL 5-8 Language Arts endorsement is required.
• ESL/Bilingual endorsement is preferred.
• Residency in Chicago is not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum, instruction, and assessment for assigned students.
• Differentiate curriculum and learning plans to meet student needs.
• Develop positive relationships with students and with families.
• Manage classroom behavior in alignment with school-wide rules.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders to create a Professional Growth Plan.
• Communicate clearly with administration, colleagues, students, and parents.
• Demonstrate professionalism and personal responsibility daily.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Differentiated instruction

Data-driven instruction

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree

Illinois PEL (Professional Educator License)

Illinois 5-8 Language Arts endorsement

Job description

Reports to Principal

Salary Salary range$64,480 - $77,329 with full Benefits

Location Chicago, IL

WE ARE ACERO

Acero Schools teachers realize that success is built on relationships - with students, families and colleagues. Our teachers focus their work on student learning and wholeheartedly believe that all students can learn and demonstrate that with innovation and sharing best practices.

As a teacher with Acero Schools, an individual is responsible for the academic growth of their students, and is relentless and resilient in their pursuit.

Our teachers lead the curriculum, instruction, and assessment for students to whom they are assigned. They use proven educational models for social-emotional learning, personalized learning, and data-driven differentiated instruction in a culturally-sensitive manner.

JOIN OUR TEAM

• A team of driven individuals who contribute to, respect and serve in our communities.
• A team of professional collaborators leading students and supporting their educational paths.
• A team who embodies the values of achievement, community, equity, resilience and optimism.
• Ensure high academic standards, set goals and do what it takes to achieve them.
• Differentiate curriculum, instruction, and individualized learning plans to meet individual student needs.
• Develop positive relationships with students.
• Develop positive relationships with families for the purpose of creating a support for students and their growth.
• Manage classroom behavior in a respectful manner that is consistent with the school wide rules and Acero Schools Student Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders to develop and execute a Professional Growth Plan for your development.
• Clearly and accurately communicate with administration, colleagues, students, parents, and larger academic community to improve academic outcomes for all students.
• Exhibit professionalism, leadership, and personal responsibility for daily work and attendance, personal appearance, student learning, and school success.
• Demonstrate collegial behavior and make positive contributions to the school community.
• Believe in our ability to create the future we envision.
• Education Bachelor's degree (required).
• Be able to demonstrate the academic progress of students under your leadership and articulate the methods used to achieve those results.
• Possess valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or equivalent (required).
• Possess valid Illinois 5-8 Language Arts endorsement or equivalent (required).
• ESL/Bilingual endorsement preferred.
• Residency in Chicago not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (required).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At Acero Schools, we offer a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full time employees, including but not limited to Medical Insurance, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short & Long-Term Disability, 401k & Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund.

COMPENSATION SUMMARY

Compensation Will Be Commensurate With Experience And Qualifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files, and an ability to communicate and exchange information. Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% of the day. In addition, candidates must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20 lbs. for short periods of time, and walk up and down stairs several times a day.

Majority of work is performed in a general school environment. The role may require participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings, in accordance with the terms in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and Acero.

NOTE The foregoing list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Acero Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals. Acero Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

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