Equity-Focused Academic Intervention Teacher

Distinctive Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision) “

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement for professional

Paid holidays and personal time

Family paid leave

Gym and wellness discounts

Job summary

Distinctive Schools seeks an Academic Intervention Teacher in Chicago to foster student growth through high expectations and rigorous instruction. The role emphasizes relationship-building, equity, and engaging, data-driven instruction aligned to grade-level standards.

The position starts in October 2026, offers a starting salary of $70,000 for certified teachers, and requires a Bachelor's degree with Illinois licensure or progress toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Illinois professional educator license or enrollment in a certification program within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to analyze student and campus data from multiple sources.
• Proficient with cloud-based software solutions (Google Suite) and willing to learn digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a student-centered perspective in decision making and uphold a culture of belonging.
• Implement the Distinctive Schools model with grade-level standards and rigorous instruction.
• Use assessments to monitor progress and inform instruction with adjustments as needed.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and collaborate with colleagues to support student growth.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Distinctive Schools seeks an Academic Intervention Teacher in Chicago to foster student growth through high expectations and rigorous instruction. The role emphasizes relationship-building, equity, and engaging, data-driven instruction aligned to grade-level standards.

The position starts in October 2026, offers a starting salary of $70,000 for certified teachers, and requires a Bachelor's degree with Illinois licensure or progress toward licensure.