Lead History Educator

4 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy Full time
History Teacher Role at Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy

About Us:

Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy is a second chance high school designed to serve students between the ages of 16-21 who are seeking a more personalized and individualized program. Our educational philosophy is rooted in social justice, focusing on rebuilding students' perspective of learning to navigate life in a meaningful and purposeful way.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced History Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing students in grades 9-12 in core content, leading an advisory group, and ensuring that every IJLA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college and/or entry-level career pathways.

Educational Philosophy:

We use a Competency-Based educational model to personalize learning and ensure ALL students are closing academic and social emotional gaps. Our teachers regularly seek feedback to continue developing their teaching practice to better serve IJLA students, build meaningful relationships with staff and students, and have extremely high expectations for every adult and student in the building.

Responsibilities:

  • Backwards map curricula based on core competencies aligned with the CCSS, submit weekly lesson plans and unit plans accordingly
  • Design and implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student's progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly using the IJLA competency-based assessment system
  • Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
  • Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade level meetings, and school-wide functions to build staff culture and meet students' needs
  • Implement a clear, positive, and consistent behavior management system that aligns to our school-wide expectations and Restorative Discipline philosophy
  • Hold necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students' needs
  • Participate in weekly professional development, grade level meetings, and activities, and school-wide functions
  • Lead an exciting and motivating classroom experience for youth making classroom learning relevant to student lives
  • Maintain attendance records for all classes taught
  • Meet with parents regularly to discuss academic and social progress of students
  • Inspire students to reach their highest potential
  • Serve as monitor for specified areas of the school building as requested
  • Other duties as requested

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
  • Type 09 certificate in Social Science; Bilingual and/or ESL preferred
  • Deep understanding and experience with implementing IC3 Framework and CCSS
  • Familiarity with Competency-Based education and/or Personalized Learning
  • Experience in a classroom setting, preferably experience working with at-risk and low-income students
  • Demonstrated commitment to educational equity for traditionally underserved students
  • Maintain extremely high expectations of oneself, colleagues; able to communicate these expectations in a direct and motivating way
  • Familiar with Restorative Justice practices
  • Demonstrate a passion working with young people
  • Team player and willing to take on multiple tasks at once and independent worker, requires minimal supervision
  • Exceptional organization and time management skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, bilingual English/Spanish preferred
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines, react to unpredictable events quickly and efficiently, be resourceful, manage conflict and challenges
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet

Compensation:$65,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 403b retirement savings plan, Chicago Teachers Pension Fund, paid time off, sick leave, personal leave, spring break, summer break, and winter break.

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