K-8 Creative Writing Teacher

Culture

Maintain a student-centered perspective in decision making
Believe that all students can learn and can achieve great things
Contribute to the equity work of the campus and network and engage in culturally responsive decision making
Build and foster a culture of belonging through positive and strong relationships with students, families, and staff
Cultivate a strengths-based, equity focused mindset
Foster positive climate and culture
Serve as a positive role model

Preparation, Instruction and Assessment

• Create curriculum that is backwards planned from college enrollment timeline and school goals
  Design and implement assessments and benchmarks that measure progress towards goal
  Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
  Support students in creating ambitious college lists, writing personal essays, and submitting thorough applications before early action due dates
  Complete FAFSA, Alternate Financial Aid Application, CSS Profile, and other financial verification forms with students and parents by due dates
  Review financial aid letters with students and caretakers
  Manage a caseload of students in addition to being a teacher of record for college seminar class
  Participates in quarterly family nights to communicate critical info regarding the college process to families
  Support coordination of college visits for all grade-levels
  Host college representatives for informational sessions
  Implement the DS Model
  Provide consistent opportunities for all students to work on grade-appropriate assignments using the core curriculum, resources, and strategies with frequent checks for understanding
  Deliver strong Instruction that requires that students hold the cognitive lift and are deeply engaged in the learning
  Use core instructional tools to design, prepare and deliver dynamic lesson aligned to grade-level standards that engage students in rigorous learning experiences
  Commit to student-centered, personalized learning that puts the student in the drivers seat and integrates their needs, strengths and interests into the learning
  Maintain inventory of all instructional materials
  Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
  Analyze and use assessments that monitor progress to inform and design appropriate response/strategies, making adjustments as needed to support students in mastering grade level standards
  Assess students daily, weekly, and at the ends of units and analyze assessment data through campus and network wide systems
  Engage in coaching and mentoring opportunities to improve instructional effectiveness
  Participate in all required professional development and meetings

Requirements (minimum)

• Education: Bachelors Degree
  Qualifications: Valid professional educator license in the state of IL with an endorsement in elementary education and 5-8 Language Arts
  Technology demands: Ability to review and analyze student and campus data from multiple sources
  Proficient with cloud based software solutions (such as GoogleSuite)
  Ability to learn digital tools and and programs as needed for the position
  Travel as required for training, professional development, and collaboration
  Commitment to supporting students social, emotional and academic development

Physical demands

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
  Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
  Significant fine finger dexterity
  Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing

Benefits

• 25+ paid holidays, upfront sick leave, and an accrual-based personal time bank
  12 weeks family paid leave
  Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  403b match: Fully match up to 3%
  50% match up to 5%
  Professional development including tuition reimbursement
  Gym and wellness discounts
  And more

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EEO

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Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact talent@distinctiveschools.org or call 773.828.4191