High School Biology Teacher — Inspire Curiosity & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

25+ paid holidays & sick leave

12 weeks family paid leave

Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical,), (

403b match

Tuition reimbursement

Gym and wellness discounts

And more

Job summary

Distinctive Schools seeks a High School Biology Teacher at CICS Longwood in Chicago, IL. Starting salary for certified teachers starts at $70,000.

This regular full-time role begins in November 2026, with a focus on rigorous instruction, strong relationships, and equity-centered practice, delivering grade-level standards and ongoing assessments with family communication. The position emphasizes building a positive classroom culture, professional collaboration, and alignment with the DS core

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid Professional Educator License or enrollment in teacher certification within 30 days of employment.
• Content Area Endorsement required.
• Proficiency with cloud-based software (Google Suite).

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned to grade-level standards with engaging, rigorous learning experiences.
• Use ongoing assessments to inform instruction and address gaps.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student growth and achievement.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Illinois State Board of Education license or enrollment in certification program

Content Area Endorsement

Technology literacy (Google Suite)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Distinctive Schools seeks a High School Biology Teacher at CICS Longwood in Chicago, IL. Starting salary for certified teachers starts at $70,000.

This regular full-time role begins in November 2026, with a focus on rigorous instruction, strong relationships, and equity-centered practice, delivering grade-level standards and ongoing assessments with family communication. The position emphasizes building a positive classroom culture, professional collaboration, and alignment with the DS core