BIOLOGY - LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER in Chicago, Illinois at CHICAGO TECH ACADEMY

Mission

ChiTech’s mission is to educate, empower and connect a diverse next generation of entrepreneurial thinkers to discover their passions, succeed in college and thrive in a digital world.

Position: Long-term Substitute; Biology | Hourly

Reports To: Head of School

Objective:

Chicago Tech Academy High School seeks a teacher with expertise and experience in teaching Biology.

We seek to foster scientific literacy while teaching students about the human body, the environment and the global issues that impact their communities.

At ChiTech, we work to implement an ever-evolving, culturally-responsive curriculum that cultivates critical thinking, evidence based reasoning and hands-on learning experiences.

Professional Responsibilities

• Teach a full course load using a block period schedule

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of direct instruction, engaging projects, classroom demonstration, socratic discussions, and group/individual work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate

• Develop and deliver an innovative, effective, academically challenging, and culturally responsive curriculum.

• Build relationships with students, families, other staff to communicate about student progress and to foster a culture of community in classrooms through our advisory program.

• Ensure the appropriate accommodations and modifications are provided to students.

• Submit weekly lesson plans.

Instructional Responsibilities

• Utilize differentiation strategies and varied teaching methods combined with instructional materials to meet student’s varying learning needs and interests

• Prepare, administer, and grade formative assessments to be used as guides for planning

• Update feedback and grades in the student information system on a bi-weekly basis

• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policies, and administrative regulations

• Observe and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health

• Utilize school-wide formative assessment data to inform instructional decisions

• Communicate and record communication with parents/guardians at intervals identified by supervisor

Classroom Management

• Implement all school-wide restorative justice policies as a classroom management technique (Building and Repairing Relationships, Community Circles, etc.)

• Supervise students during non-instructional times, such as emergency drills, assemblies, cafeteria, restrooms, field trips, hallways, and dismissal

• Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures and maintain the learning environment (safe, orderly and clean)

• Observe and monitor student behavior throughout the school building according to approved restorative practices, monitor students during activities as directed, become familiar with student IEP goals, and report progress regarding student performance and behavior to the Director of School Culture and parents/guardians

Administrative Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities, such as preparing, copying, and filing instructional materials

• Grade student assessments and assignments, recording of grades (weekly) and attendance(daily), lunch reports, and maintaining student records and files as assigned

• Operate and care for instructional equipment and materials as assigned by the teacher. This includes preparing the room for the activity, obtaining the required material and equipment, operation of the equipment, and the return of all materials and equipment to storage

Professional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and use independent judgment and initiative to act without being asked

• Participate in weekly professional growth activities as well as full-day in-service training aligned to school-wide goals

• Sit on at least one school-wide committee

• Follow the communicated policies and procedures of the organization

• Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical behavior both inside and out of the classroom

• Demonstrate the ability to react well under pressure, handle, and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of, and ability to, perform duties in full compliance with all organization, Board of Education, State and Federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position

• Demonstrate effective and appropriate interpersonal relationships with students, educational staff, parents and staff.

• Respect the confidentiality of information regarding students and be discreet in dealing with parents and educational personnel

• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Position Start Date

Immediate Opening

Position End Date

June 4, 2026