High School Spanish Teacher ($7,500 Sign-On Bonus) Job at Perspectives Charter Schools, Chicago, IL

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  • Perspectives Charter Schools
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Perspectives Charter Schools Network is Seeking Certified Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year!

To qualify for the sign-on bonus, candidates must be new applicants not considered for a similar role, and not currently employed by the organization in order to qualify. Candidates must also hold a Professional Educator's License with the Illinois State Board of Education. Bonus will be paid within 30 working days from the start date with signed agreement. There is a 1-year payback clause if employment ceases prior to first year anniversary.

About Perspectives Charter Schools

All Perspectives Charter Schools will provide scholars with a rigorous and relevant education, based on the ethical principles of A Disciplined Life®, preparing them for life in a changing world and helping them further become intellectually reflective, caring and ethical people engaged in a meaningful life. As one of the first charter schools in Illinois, Perspectives has a long record of preparing scholars for success in college and beyond. Our five schools across the South Side of Chicago offer an education that combines character development and academic rigor through the A Disciplined Life® education model. Our scholars come from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the country, but they graduate from high school, enroll in college, and persist in college at a rate above the national average. The keys to our success are our dedicated, hard‐working, creative, and compassionate colleagues.

Job Purpose

The role of a teacher is to create a flexible program and class environment that is favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for all students in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and staff members.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Is able to teach students in a clear and effective manner to drive academic achievement
  • Makes meticulous plans for lessons that address higher-order thinking skills, and uses formative assessment to constantly adjust plans based on student needs
  • Differentiates instruction to meet the needs of students with varying academic strengths
  • Demonstrates effective classroom management skills and builds a classroom culture based on the 26 principles of A Disciplined Life
  • Actively participates in professional development and works collaboratively with instructional leaders to improve instructional practices
  • Builds meaningful and professional relationships with students and families
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal or other school leadership

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, or related field from an accredited College or University
  • Must hold active Illinois Teaching License: PEL, ELS(APE), ELS(CTE), or ELS(TBE)
  • Evidence of success working in an urban school environment strongly preferred
  • Ability to read and write proficiently using the English language
  • Ability to interact and speak effectively in interpersonal situations and before groups of people

Physical Demands

Majority of work will be performed in a general office/school environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.

Benefits Summary

Perspectives offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off including holidays, short and long term disability, paid life insurance, 403B and the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund.

Salary range for this position is $53,045-$83,430.

Perspectives Charter Schools works affirmatively to include diversity among its workforce and does not discriminate in the selection of its staff on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, income, marital status, or any other dimension of diversity. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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