25-26SY - Physics Instructor

JOIN A TEAM THAT BELIEVES STUDENTS WILL MEET THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT EXPECTATIONS

EPIC Academy is a CPS neighborhood charter high school that opened fall of 2009 in the South Chicago community with the mission to inspire and equip every student to build a path to college and career success. We embrace the challenge of public education - to develop every students resolve to reach his or her full potential regardless of the odds. EPIC Academy serves one of the most challenged student demographics in Chicago: 96% Free/reduced lunch 21% Students with IEPs 15% English Language Learners. The prevailing area expectation is to graduate high school and get a job.

We view these obstacles as opportunities to build on our students assets. EPIC Academy has a shared vision of excellence and high expectations for postsecondary success embracing a breadth of pathways both college and career. To achieve these goals we inspire students to imagine their future provide belief-altering experiences that broaden their vision of what is possible and build students academic skill sets to achieve attain their goals. Our results speak for themselves:

• Top 25% CPS HS in SAT growth - out-performing nearly all CPS selective enrollment schools
• Top 25% CPS HS in College Enrollment - out-performing the average college enrollment of other area schools by a wide margin
• 44.9% of EPIC Seniors earn college credit before graduation
• $8.4M in college scholarships from the last graduating class

EPIC Philosophy

We believe post-secondary preparation is the equalizer for life options and long-term happiness. Our students are capable of graduating from their best value higher educational institution. Its our work to ensure that we dare each student to imagine an ambitious future vision and then we expect and coach the hard work and skills required to realize it.

Position Overview:

Epic Academy is seeking a dedicated and dynamic 12th Grade Physics Teacher to inspire and challenge students through engaging rigorous instruction. The ideal candidate is committed to fostering a love for physics setting high expectations and supporting students in achieving academic excellence.

Essential Functions:

Instructional Planning & Delivery

• Develop and implement written lesson plans aligned with the instructional programs objectives and curriculum standards.
• Apply contemporary principles of learning theory and teaching methodology to deliver effective and engaging physics instruction.
• Incorporate a variety of instructional materials strategies and technology to meet diverse learning needs.
• Participate in developing and implementing innovative teaching techniques.
• Provide bulletin boards and classroom displays that reflect students current work and curriculum topics.

Classroom Management & Student Development

• Establish and maintain clear positive learning expectations and behavioral standards.
• Maintain accurate and current student attendance achievement and seating charts.
• Encourage self-discipline a positive self-concept and respect among students.
• Promote anti-vandalism initiatives and programs to improve student attendance.
• Ensure a safe orderly learning environment consistent with Epic Academys Uniform Discipline Code.

Student Assessment & Communication

• Regularly evaluate student progress using multiple assessment methods.
• Communicate academic progress attendance and conduct concerns with parents/guardians in a timely manner.
• Initiate appropriate conferences with parents administrators and/or support staff as needed.

Collaboration & Professional Development

• Participate in professional learning communities staff meetings and in-service training.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and curriculum design.
• Utilize community resources to enrich instruction and support student learning.

Additional Duties

• Coordinate and attend field trips to enhance learning experiences.
• Participate in extra-curricular or after-school programs as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Physics Science Education or related field required.
• Certification: Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Science endorsement strongly preferred; flexibility in certification for high-need areas such as science.

Skills & Attributes:

• Passion for teaching physics and creating student engagement.
• High expectations for every student with a belief in their potential to succeed.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to teamwork and the mission of Epic Academy.
• Results-driven and solution-oriented approach to challenges.