5th grade teacher

Position Summary

The elementary school teacher is responsible for creating a supportive learning environment that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth of students. The teacher plans and implements lessons in a variety of subjects, assesses student progress, and collaborates with parents, colleagues, and administrators to ensure the success of each child.

• Plan, prepare, and implement lesson materials in accordance with district resources and alignment with State standards and Antioch CCSD 34's philosophy and objectives
• Employ a variety of instructional methods, techniques, and materials to differentiate learning activities for all students
• Actively engage in data‑related meetings, including weekly student learning team (SLT) meetings
• Utilize technology devices to enhance learning through instructional technology
• Apply diverse instructional strategies and varied assessment methods to provide differentiated instruction
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the Science of Reading

• Create a positive classroom environment conducive to learning
• Encourage cooperative social behavior through games and activities
• Promote and maintain appropriate student behavior

• Participate on committees to develop and improve instruction and other building‑level goals/initiatives
• Actively pursue continual professional growth and commit to the vision of making the school a place of excellence
• Maintain accurate and complete records involving student information required by law, district policy, and administrative direction
• Collaborate with grade level and school teams
• Demonstrate strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills with colleagues, parents, and administration
• Commit to continuous professional growth
• Assume any additional duties as delegated by the immediate supervisor, and accept adjustments in responsibilities as necessary for the best interest of the school district

• Bachelor's degree in elementary education
• Certification and license as required by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Regional Office of Education
• Previous teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of current educational and instructional methodologies and techniques
• Knowledge of theories and practices of child development

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