Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Forest Park , IL 60130
Posted 2 months ago
All summer programs are subject to staffing adjustments based on student enrollment.
Category: Summer/Summer School Teacher
Location: Proviso East High School/Proviso West High School
Date of Availability: Thursday 6/13/24 through Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Date Closing: Open Until Filled
Job Title: Freshmen Connection Teacher
Reports to: Summer School Administrator
Location: Proviso East High School/Proviso West High School
Compensation: $6,000 program stipend (both sessions)
Description: Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is seeking Freshman Connection teachers for its summer school 2024 program. Freshmen Connection teachers will support incoming 9th grade students with ELA, math and adaptive skills to be successful in high school. Freshmen Connection teachers may opt to teach one or both summer sessions and must commit to attend professional development prior to the beginning of the summer session. This course will be taught in person.
Summer School Dates:
Session 1
Monday, June 17, 2024 through Wednesday, July 10, 2024
No school on Wednesday, June 19, 2024; Wednesday, July 3, 2024; and Thursday, July 4, 2024
Session 2
Thursday, July 11, 2024 through Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Schedule:
Classes meet Monday through Thursday. No class on Fridays.
Session goes from 8:00 am
Teachers report from 7:45 am
Instructional Responsibilities:
Use instructional methods that improve student achievement
Assign and evaluate appropriate student work
Involve students in learning
Make effective use of entire class period
Use appropriate school support and resource materials
Convey to students learning goals and the importance of material learned
Be clear in explanations and directions
Provide continuity in learning activities
Challenge students by using appropriate questioning strategies
Adjust the teaching pace to assure maximum student understanding
Communicate high expectations for student performance
Establish a positive and safe learning environment
Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials
Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes
Collaborate with team members to design assessments and be creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materials
Instructional Planning:
Establish a positive and safe learning environment.
Revise lesson plans as needed.
Plan instructional examples, illustrations, and time for questions into lessons.
Address different styles of learning by employing a variety of instructional techniques and materials.
Be creative and innovative in the use of curricular and instructional materials.
Subject Matter:
Demonstrate command of subject areas crucial to instructional effectiveness.
Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary instructional research related to the subject area and to the teaching of diverse students.
Remain current in the assigned content area and in the profession.
Demonstrate enthusiasm about subject matter.
Classroom Management Competencies:
Develop, communicate, and enforce a set of classroom rules, policies, procedures, and expectations which are consistent with school and department policies and with learning outcomes.
Monitor student behavior for compliance with classroom rules.
Reinforce/reward appropriate social and academic behavior.
Respond to behavior problems quickly and appropriately.
Have necessary material and equipment available and ensure their appropriate use and care.
Provide and distribute necessary classroom materials in an orderly and efficient manner.
Interact with students in ways which are respectful and friendly, and which reflect an understanding of cultural differences.
Provide students feedback on their knowledge and skill.
Use effective methods to manage student behavior.
Professionally Related Competencies:
2.Attend each day of the program. Absences, for any reason, will result in a reduced stipend payment.
3.Model and enforce classroom and school rules, policies, and procedures
4.Be punctual in arrival times to the building and to class
5.Cooperate with other educational personnel
6.Report promptly student behavior, attendance, and performance to family or guardians and when necessary, refer students to appropriate school personnel; stay in regular communications with parents.
Proviso Township High Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.
Proviso Township High Schools District 209