Culture Team Member SY 26/27 - Belmont Campus in Chicago, Illinois at Intrinsic Schools

Intrinsic Schools is a 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% minority, 86% free and reduced lunch and 19% students with disabilities. If you have a passion for teaching in an urban setting and using technology in the classroom, apply to our unique school.

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. Team teaching is core to our model. All math, ELA and Spanish teachers teach in teams where they plan together and work with students in larger spaces. Teachers in other subjects are expected to plan collaboratively and often co-teach to support our special education and ESL students. We use technology to personalize learning and to help students make deeper connections to content. As a result of this structure, teachers are able to better assess and meet individual student needs.

About the Role

The Culture Team Member establishes and carries out consistent discipline systems and supports for student behavior, including student reflection, detention, and dress code. Additionally, the Culture Team Member supports student participation in community circles and town halls, and delivers curriculum aimed at helping students in their personal and professional development. The Culture Team Member works hand in hand with other members of the culture team, other administration and staff to ensure consistent student support.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Dean of Culture as the point person for discipline/culture issues
• Supervise breakfast, lunch, transitions, enrichment, and dismissal
• Manage detention
• Support teachers to hold all students to consistent expectations
• Act as a resource to teachers in their instructional practice, especially as it relates to issues of discipline, relationships with students, classroom management, and school culture
• Assist teachers, students, and parents in the effective creation and implementation of individual behavior plans
• Participate in home visits highlighting the responsibilities of parents, teachers, and students
• Be highly present and visible during school hours
• Model the school’s values and the standard for professional behavior
• Maintain accurate student records, documenting all conferences and phone calls for behavior and attendance

Required Skills/Abilities/Education

• Fluent in Spanish
• Reliable and responsible team player
• Ability to handle difficult situations and take control naturally
• Strong relationship building skills
• Ability to work well under pressure, while still maintaining positivity with students, staff and parents

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.