K-5Th Grade Teacher-Garfield School

Duties

JOB SUMMARY:

To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper grade education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The teacher shall act as an advocate for exceptional children so that they might be guaranteed a free, appropriate, public education.

• The specific duties and responsibilities of teachers include, but are not limited to the following:

• To meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

• To develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the Association.

• To prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence or preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

• To involve students in establishing and maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior.

• To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

• To strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

• To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• To evaluate student progress on a regular basis.

• To maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

• To assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.

• To make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

• To attend and participate in faculty meetings.

• To cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.

• To assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

• To work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and the behavioral progress of all assigned students.

• To establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.

• To provide for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work as institutions of higher learning.

• To perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.

• Organize & supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.

• Use effective presentation skills when employing direct instruction, including appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and examples, clear & legible visuals, and articulate & audible speech.

• Use excellent written & oral English skills when communicating w/students, parents, & colleagues.

• Serve as a role model for students, dressing & grooming professionally, demonstrating the importance & relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, & demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of teaching.

• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, & following of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for selected students assigned to the class.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

An appropriate, valid, Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained classroom. Grade 5 through 8 teachers must hold an endorsement in their assigned subject(s).

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range: $48,218-$54,615

Benefits Include: Medical, Vision, Dental, Paid Sick Leave, Parental Leave, FSA or HSA, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply at:

https://www.applitrack.com/d170/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=3715

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/d170/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=3715

Email Address

dkostovski@sd170.com

School District

www.sd170.com

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/d170/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=3715

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/24/2024

Start Date

8/5/2024