2nd Grade Teacher

Grade School Classroom Teacher/2nd Grade

Region: Abe Lincoln

County: Macon

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Job Category: Grade School Classroom Teacher

Start Date: 26-27 School Year

• Salary placement schedule:
  Up to 20 years of experience, including out-of-state and private schools, are granted. Any raises are factored into placement salary after year
  1. Placement Matrix for 26-27
• Board paid TRS
• $700 board contribution toward health insurance
• 14 sick days, three personal days
• Children can attend Maroa-Forsyth Schools even if living outside of the district as a full-time employee

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials, facilitating active learning.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the school's rules and disciplinary systems. Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor individual students' progress, and use this information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and ultimately as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare the classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain parental information when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Actively participate in IEP and 504 meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement for 3rd grade.