Position Type:
Teacher Elementary/K-5 Gen Ed Teacher
Date Posted:
6/15/2026
Location:
Oakhill Elementary
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
06/01/2027
Position / Title: Teacher Elementary
Bargaining Unit: ETA
Department/Location: Elementary Schools
Calendar Days: 184
Reports To: Building Principal
JD Revision Date: 03/10/2026
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To implement the U-46 curriculum and initiatives with fidelity to improve academic achievement for all students.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
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Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines and, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
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Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students; acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
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Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
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Implements current district curriculum and subject matter that is grade level appropriate.
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Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
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Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
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Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
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Implements formative and summative assessments of student progress to drive instruction and communicates progress to students and parents.
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Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
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Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
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Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
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Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
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Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
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Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
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Bachelor's degree in related subject from accredited university (Required).
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Appropriate Illinois teaching certificate (Required).
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Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.
Experience / Knowledge
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Knowledge of the Illinois Learning Standards (CCSS 2014).
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Knowledge of and ability to implement the RtI process and tiered instruction and interventions.
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Teaching experience is preferred, but not necessary for hiring.
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Experience in at least one of the grade levels of a multi-grade (Preferred).
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Recent experience in the sought position (Preferred).
Physical Demands
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Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
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Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
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Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
Terms of Employment
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This is a 9-month position.
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Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
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The starting salary for this position is $60,689.
Attachment(s):
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ETA Benefit Sheet.pdf
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ETA Salary Schedule 2026-2027.pdf
