Elementary Teacher (4Th Grade)

Duties

• To implement all district policies as they relate to the classroom.

• Guarantee every student shall receive an equal opportunity for an education.

• Teach English Language Arts, social science, mathematics, science, health (art, music, and P.E. when applicable) to students in a classroom, utilizing the course of study adopted by the Board of School Inspectors, and other appropriate learning activities.

• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.

• Uses a variety of instructional strategies to present material to students.

• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Evaluates students' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares reports as needed and required.

• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students' progress and interpret the school program.

• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping a student solve health, attitude, and learning problems.

• To seek assistance from or through the building principal or other support personnel to improve the instructional program or to solve specific problems.

• Creates an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and learning centers.

• Maintains professional competence through in-service professional development opportunities.

• Requisition instructional materials and supplies as required.

• Attend all meetings as required such as faculty, parent-teacher conferences, etc.

• Prepare for, conduct, and attend parent-teacher conferences as required.

• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day.

• Administers group standardized tests in accordance with state and district testing protocols.

• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

• Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Professional Educator License with Self Contained General Education Endorsement or Required Endorsement.

Must Be NCLB Highly Qualified.

Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, public and community relations, academic competence.

Applicants must possess effective behavior management skills.

Applicants must be able to structure a classroom to maximized student learning.

Applicant must be able to establish effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders.

Demonstrated capabilities in leadership, public and community relations, academic competence.

Demonstrated knowledge, of course, outlines curriculum and text used.

Salary/Benefits

Bargaining Agreement Union Position: The salary schedules for the 2022-2025 school years click on the link: https://www.joliet86.org/file.aspx?DocumentId=13197

• Maximum 10 years full time Certified Teaching Experience

How to Apply

Apply at https://joliet86.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://joliet86.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Email Address

hr@joliet86.org

School District

www.joliet86.org

Position Website

https://joliet86.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2155

City Website

www.joliet.gov

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/1/2024

Start Date

N/A