Illinois Association Of School Pekin , IL 61555
Posted 3 weeks ago
Duties
VISION:
The teacher creates a positive learning environment to facilitate the intellectual, personal and social development of all students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the teacher works collaboratively with all educators. The teacher uses data to determine priorities, monitor progress and assess instruction and student achievement. The teacher helps recruits new students for the Strings program and conducts concerts, community performances and contests.
JOB GOALS:
Students will perform Orchestral repertoire and learn the skills they need to strive as a young musician.
An environment of excellence will be established and students will experience the satisfaction of accomplishment
The program will promote and support the bond between parent and children
Instruction will take place in small groups, private lessons and large group settings to enhance sight reading and to prepare for concerts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning and Preparation
Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy
Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needs
Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can been assessed
Demonstrates knowledge of resources
Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure
Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes
The Classroom Environment
Creates an environment of respect and rapport
Establishes a culture for learning
Manages classroom procedures
Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct
Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students
Instruction
Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated
Uses questions that reflect high expectations
Engages students in their learning
Uses assessment to guide instruction
Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction
Professional Responsibilities
Uses reflection to improve instruction
Maintains accurate records
Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program
Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events
Actively pursues professional development opportunities
Displays a high level of ethics and professionalism in dealing with students and colleagues
Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies and is punctual to job assignments and meetings
Qualifications
Certification:
Illinois Professional Educator's License with K-8 Music Endorsement or Instrumental Music Endorsement preferred
Such alernatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Those interested in part-time work are welcome to apply
Salary/Benefits
180 Day Bargaining Unit Position
Benefits Commensurate with Contract
How to Apply
Application Procedure
District 108 must have the following documentation on file to complete the application process:
A completed online application: http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/
Letter of interest
Resume
Copy of Professional Educator License (from your ELIS account)
Copy of transcript(s)
Three(3) signed letters of recommendation
Required documents will preferably be uploaded with your online application, or may be sent via Fax or mail.
Fax: 309-477-4701
Mailing address:
Director of Human Resources
Attention: Application Process
501 Washington Street
Pekin, Illinois 61554
For direct questions, please contact:
Julie Draher @ 309-477-4740 or by email @ julie.draher@pekin108.org
DO NOT SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS
Please be reminded, all non-tenure teachers are expected to successfully complete the district's four [2] year T.I.P.S. [Teacher Induction:Professional Success] induction/mentoring program to attain District 108 tenure status.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the school site or the Human Resources Office to confirm date and time for an initial team interview. Position to be filled as soon as suitable applicant is confirmed.
District 108 is an equal opportunity employer.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=District+Wide
Email Address
julie.draher@pekin108.org
School District
https://www.pekin.net/
Position Website
http://www.generalasp.com/Pekin/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=District+Wide
City Website
https://www.pekin.net/
ILearn Link
ILearn
Report Card Link
District Report Card
Job Posting Date
6/5/2024
Start Date
8/19/2024
Illinois Association Of School