Job Description

Introduction to Intrinsic Schools

Intrinsic Schools is a public charter network whose mission is to create a revolutionary new school model that prepares all students for postsecondary success and world-changing endeavors.  We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student.  At our Belmont campus, we serve students in grades 7-12. At our downtown campus, we serve students in grades 9-12.  Our student demographics are 90% people of color, 86% free and reduced lunch and 19% students with disabilities. 

Why Intrinsic

We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. Our goal is to prepare all students for post-secondary success as demonstrated by high quality student work, growth on assessments and “non­cognitive” factors such as empathy, student independence, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity.

Culture at Intrinsic

We believe that a strong student culture focused on learning and mutual respect between students and adults is foundational to a strong school.  Teachers at Intrinsic consistently implement a school-wide behavior system designed to create such a culture.

Our Academic Model

Our academic model is unique and creates a very different and exciting place to work.   We provide diverse types of learning experiences such as Socratic seminars, small group instruction, hands-on labs and collaborative student projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement lesson plans for AP Psychology and Psychology 
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to preparing every student for post-secondary success
• Uphold Intrinsic student culture
• Lead an advisory that meets daily
• Review student level data to inform instruction and student groupings to ensure alignment to goals
• Seek to improve practice through data analysis, observation, feedback and video
• Support student learning outside the classroom through once a week office hours
• Contribute to the overall Intrinsic Team by supporting colleagues, participating in school-wide events and seeking ways to improve the school

Qualifications

• Certified to teach in Illinois or currently enrolled in an alternative certification program (preferred)
• Track record driving student outcomes or a history of achievement with students of a similar 
• Comfortable working with technology in the classroom 
• ESL certification preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

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