K-8th Grade Physical Education Teacher (Maternity Leave)
K-8th Grade Physical Education Teacher (Maternity Leave)
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Job Description
At Acero Schools we are what we believe.
Achievement We set goals and do what it takes to achieve them.
Community We contribute to respect and serve in our communities.
Excellence We expect our best and strive to make our best even better.
Resilience We learn and grow through adversity and challenges.
Optimism We believe in our 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-8th Grade Physical Education Teacher - Maternity Leave
Start: Late January through early April
Location: Chicago IL
Reports To: Principal
How to Apply: Overview
Acero Schools Physical Education Teachers are unique in that they realize success is built on relationships. They focus their work on student learning. Furthermore they whole-heartedly believe thatallstudents can learn and demonstrate that by engaging principles of distributed leadership and distributed counseling.Acero Schools expects that all adults understand that it is everyones responsibility to develop students both personally and academically.
Acero Schools Physical Education Teachers know that they are responsible for the academic growth of their students and they are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure success.
Physical Education Teachers at Acero Schools lead the curriculum instruction and assessment for students to which they are assigned. They relentlessly pursue student growth and achievement through diligent planning careful instructional execution and on-going collaboration with colleagues and the school leadership team.
Core Responsibilities
Student Achievement 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.
Commitment to 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.
Professionalism and 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.
RequiredQualifications:
Experience:
Candidate must be able to demonstrate the academic progress of students under his/her leadership and articulate the methods used to achieve those results
Education:
Bachelors degree (required)
Certificates:
Must possess valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or equivalent (required)
Must possess valid Illinois K-8th Grade Physical Education endorsement or equivalent (required)
Must hold permanent residency in the United States (required)
Physical Demands
The nature of the work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment and the ability to communicate and exchange information collect compile and prepare work documents set-up and maintain work files. 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 20lbs. for short periods of time and walk up and down stairs several times a day.
Working Conditions
Majority of work performed in a general office requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job requires participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings.
Employment Type
Full-Time
