Junior High Teacher (7Th Grade Ela/Math Combination)

Duties

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

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

• Develops and implements lesson plans for the curriculum program assigned.

• Present subject matter following the guidelines outlined by the state and district.

• Plans and uses appropriate instructional strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect differentiation and accommodations based on the individual needs of the students assigned.

• Uses available data to drive instructional decision making.

• Works cooperatively with grade-level and content area teams to plan and modify curricula as needed.

• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to state and district requirements.

• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessionals, student teachers, and volunteers if applicable.

• Uses technology actively in the teaching and learning process.

• Assists students in analyzing and improving methods and habits of study.

• Continually assesses student achievement through formal and informal testing.

• Presents a positive role model for students that supports the mission of the district and school.

• Creates an effective environment conducive to learning and appropriate physical, social, and emotional development of students.

• Manages student behavior in the classroom utilizing appropriate classroom management techniques and in accordance with district requirements.

• 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 commitment to ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License with and/or Language Arts, Science, and Social Science 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=2136

City Website

www.joliet.gov

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/1/2024

Start Date

N/A