Middle School Science Teacher

Job Details

• Position Type:
  Teaching/ Science
• Date Posted: 12/3/2025
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  08/10/2026

The middle school science teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction that is aligned to the curriculum and learning standards. The teacher establishes a culture for learning within the classroom, ensuring that students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The teacher maintains regular communication with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding the instructional program and student progress. One position is available for the  school year.

• Develop lesson plans that demonstrate knowledge of the important concepts and skills in science, as identified in the district’s curriculum.
• Prepare lesson plans that incorporate best practice instructional strategies for teaching science at the middle school level.
• Develop learning outcomes that are rigorous and aligned to the district’s curriculum.
• Use a variety of instructional resources and materials in planning engaging, rigorous, and differentiated activities that are structured to advance student learning.
• Design a variety of student assessments that are aligned with the learning outcomes, using both formative and summative assessments to:
  • Monitor student progress toward the learning outcomes;
  • Adapt instruction for the whole class, individuals, or small groups of students.
• Promote positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Maximize the use of instructional time by:
  • Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures.
  • Guiding instructional groups.
  • Managing classroom transitions.
• Manage classroom behavior by:
  • Communicating clear expectations for student conduct.
  • Proactively monitoring student behavior at all times.
  • Responding to student misbehavior in an appropriate and respectful manner.
• Enhance the learning environment by:
  • Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities.
  • Utilizing available technology and instructional resources to engage students.
• Use questioning and discussion strategies during instruction to:
  • Engage students in critical thinking and reflection.
  • Encourage students to make connections, draw conclusions, and formulate arguments.
  • Challenge students to explain their thinking.
  • Strengthen students’ ability to develop their own questions.
  • Assess student understanding.
• Engage students in activities and assignments that are intellectually challenging, allowing them to reflect on what they have learned.
• Reflect on instructional practices to improve teaching and student learning.
• Communicate frequently with families providing information about:
  • The instruction and learning that is taking place in the classroom.
  • The academic and social emotional progress of individual students.
  • How families can participate in their students’ learning.

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a middle school science endorsement.
• Foundational knowledge of Google Classroom applications and capacity to incorporate technology to enhance instruction.
• Flexible, creative, and student‑centered.
• Ability to assess the learning of students and modify or enhance instruction as needed.
• Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using standards‑based varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Strong knowledge of state learning standards and instructional best practices in science.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population and establish open and regular communication with parents and guardians.

• Starting salary of $54,344 (please click the link to view the current salary schedule).
• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
• Qualified candidates may be granted up to twenty years of verified full‑time teaching experience for credit on the salary schedule.
• Mentoring program for teachers who are new to the District.
• Competitive benefits package, including health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans.
• Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program.
• Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members.

• Work hours:
  
  7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
• 180 days per year – August through May.

Cook County School District 130 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.