Woodland School District 50 Gurnee , IL 60031
Posted 3 weeks ago
Technology Teacher JobID: 2402
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Technology Teacher
Date Posted:
5/22/2024
Location:
Woodland Middle School
Date Available:
08/19/2024
Closing Date:
When filled
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Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and educational environment by hiring individuals who support and contribute to the diversity and excellence of our student and academic programs through their teaching and service to our students, parents and the community we serve.
If you welcome inclusion, equity and diversity, have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students, embrace and celebrate the individuality of our student population with respect to race, ethnicity, and economic status, and seek to celebrate the cultures that contribute to making our district so rich, please join our team! Minority candidates encouraged to apply.
Position Title: Technology Teacher
Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting.
Position Type: Middle School Teaching: Technology Teacher
Date Posted: May 22, 2024
Location: Woodland Middle School
Date Available: August 19, 2024, plus new teacher orientation August 6 - 9, 2024 and August 16 - 19, 2024
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Teaching or student teaching experience
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Has command of the subject matter an effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including Response to Intervention (RtI)
2.Understands and implements the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) for learning, teaching, and leading in the digital age
3.Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students
4.Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook
5.Contributes and models a positive school climate trough the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) program
6.Maintains appropriate records of student attendance, projects and grades
7.Posts grades regularly to district-approved grade book
8.Maintains accurate student records regarding attendance, projects completed, and grades earned
9.Guides students in the selection of appropriate projects
Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students' levels and rates of progress
Maintains control of storage and distribution of uses of school-owned property; arranges for maintenance and repair of all equipment
Orders materials and supplies as per district procedures, with appropriate authorization and within budgetary constraints
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct in alignment with the Parent/Student Handbook and PBIS in order to provide for a safe, orderly, productive environment
Posts grades regularly to district-approved student information system/grade book
Works cooperatively with other technology staff and classroom teachers to follow the technology curriculum and core content when appropriate
Actively supervises students while in the classroom, hallway, and special events as required
Attends and participates in team, department, faculty meetings, and professional development
Performs other such duties and assumes other such responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Assistant Principal
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Technical: Competent in digital environments; Chromebooks, databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications etc. Must have completed or be willing to attend Project Lead the Way training.
Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. Must have strong organizational skills.
DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES:
Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.
Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.
Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.
Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.
Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.
Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.
Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.
Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.
Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days; Monday thru Friday; 7:40 AM - 3:15 PM
SALARY RANGE: Based on experience and education
HOW TO APPLY: Internal applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting:
CONTACT PERSON:
Mrs. Tiffany Drake
Principal
tdrake@dist50.net
(847) 856-3421
APPLICATION DEADLINE: When filled
Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847-596-5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.
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