Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
6/25/2026
Location:
Districtwide
Date Available:
08/17/2026
DATE REQUIRED: August 17, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE DESIRED:PEL with an elementary endorsement, experience with ALP preferred
SALARY:Starting base of $45,163.00 w/o TRS (CBA Agreement- Article 26)
BENEFITS:Blue Cross Blue Shield Booklet (Benefit Booklet)
Job Description
Position: Certified Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal
Qualifications: Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate
Terms of Employment: 9 months
Basic Function: In cooperation with the administration, a certified teacher creates a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each student's' ability; and establishes good relationships with parents/guardians and with other staff members.
Performance Responsibilities
Planning and Preparation
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Identifies student educational needs and abilities.
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Develops, modifies, and adapts lesson planning to meet the needs of each student.
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Plans multiple and varied forms of assessment.
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Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons.
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Makes plans which are consistent with district mission statements as well as district and state standards.
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Designs lesson plans which guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
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Designs well organized lessons with clearly stated objectives, appropriate activities, procedures, assignments and assessments.
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Maintains an organized, efficient learning environment.
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Develops, organizes, and prepares lessons; has materials ready; gives clear directions.
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Uses a variety of instructional tools relevant to lesson plans.
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Plans appropriate room arrangements.
The Classroom Environment
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Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and maximizes student time on task.
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Accountable and responsible for school equipment and materials.
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Maintains an orderly system of classroom management, such as: room arrangements, making announcements, distributing and collecting materials and homework assignments.
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Maintains adequate records in accordance with district policy including grade book, substitute folder, emergency procedures and student attendance.
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Maintains student behavior which is conducive to learning:
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Follows building and district disciplinary policies and procedures.
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Clearly states rules and expectations, treats students with respect and dignity, and has clearly delineated rewards and consequences.
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Clearly communicates the student management behavioral system to students and parents.
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Monitors behavior and provides appropriate feedback to students and consistently and fairly implements discipline plan.
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Deals effectively with inappropriate behavior.
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Assumes responsibility for student supervision outside the classroom.
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Consistently meets obligations on time.
Instruction
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Plans for the effective use of instructional methods and strategies.
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Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons.
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Involves students in the planning and organization of activities.
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Develops lessons that meet the needs and learning styles of all students.
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Implements effective instructional methods and strategies.
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Uses and adapts appropriate teaching methods and technologies that reflect the district mission statement, building mission statements and Illinois State Standards.
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Uses numerous resources for enrichment in the lesson.
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Encourages active participation in classroom discussion and activities.
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Demonstrates command of current subject content and teaching methods.
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Emphasizes the application of higher level thinking skills.
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Practices a variety of delivery techniques including appropriate technology resources.
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Includes community resources in instruction.
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Uses a variety of motivational techniques to encourage student success.
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Uses instructional time effectively.
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Successfully accomplishes planned objectives.
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Makes smooth transitions from one activity to another.
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Assesses using effective instructional methods and strategies.
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Assesses student understanding of lesson objectives.
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Uses a wide variety of assessment tools that match lesson objectives.
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Uses assessments that are continuous, clearly designed, effectively explained and purposeful.
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Identifies students with special needs and explores appropriate services.
Professional Responsibilities
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Promotes students' intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
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Helps students establish realistic goals.
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Helps students develop a sense of responsibility and self-discipline.
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Communicates high expectations in performance and behavior.
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Encourages respect for all cultures, races and religions.
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Helps each student recognize the value of his/her own uniqueness.
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Creates a classroom atmosphere, which encourages acceptance of others' rights to have different attitudes and values.
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Works to establish good rapport and maintains effective communication with students.
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Treats students fairly and consistently.
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Treats students with courtesy and respect.
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Makes students feel secure and important.
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Praises student contributions.
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Is available for individual work with students.
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Cooperates and supports building and district initiatives.
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Participates in the school improvement process.
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Participates on building/district committees.
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Cooperates with reasonable requests by administration.
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Attends/is involved in building /district events.
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Implements procedures and guidelines as contained in handbooks and directives.
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Contributes positively to total school environment.
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Promotes positive professional relationships with colleagues.
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Shares ideas, information and materials.
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Demonstrates a willingness to mentor or to be mentored.
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Collaborates with student support service personnel.
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Consults support staff relative to student concerns.
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Participates in student staffings, prepared with pertinent data.
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Maintains and provides opportunities for parental communication.
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Participates in conferences, coffees/teas, orientations, open houses, information sessions.
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Encourages and initiates parent conferences when appropriate and necessary.
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Answers communication from parents as promptly as possible.
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Supports parent-teacher groups.
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Informs parents and the public about school activities when appropriate and necessary.
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Maintains accepted standards of professional behavior.
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Exemplifies the virtues they seek to inspire in students.
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Presents a professional appearance.
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Maintains composure and a collaborative attitude when communicating with parents.
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Restricts discussion of confidential matters to appropriate times/places with appropriate persons, respecting students' rights to confidentiality.
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Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others.
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Promotes positive public relations toward school and community.
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Continues to show evidence of professional growth and competence.
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Keeps abreast of current educational trends, including technology.
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Attends workshops, conferences, and other staff development opportunities.
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Adapts teaching to new findings, ideas, and theories.
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Belongs to professional organizations.
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May perform other related tasks as assigned from time to time.
