6th Grade Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

**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.**

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.

Position Description 6th Grade Teacher Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits Start: Fall 2018 End: Spring 2019 Location: Chicago, IL Reports To: Principal How to Apply: https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569404168 Position Overview Acero Schools Teachers are unique in that they realize success is built on relationships. They focus their work on student learning. Furthermore, they whole-heartedly believe that all students can learn and demonstrate that by engaging principles of distributed leadership and distributed counseling. Acero Schools expects that all adults understand that it is everyone’s responsibility to develop students, both personally and academically.

Acero Schools Teacher know that they are responsible for the academic growth of their students, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to ensure success.

Teacher 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 community to 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate the academic progress of students under his/her leadership and articulate the methods used to achieve those results <li class="M