Social Studies Teacher - FTE

Social Studies Teacher – 1.0 FTE

Champaign Unit 4 School District

Job Type:
Full-time

Work Setting:
Public school

• Location: Jefferson Middle School, Champaign, IL 61821
• Date Posted: 5/26/2026
• Date Available: August 2026

• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Life insurance

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Middle School Social Studies Endorsement

• The salary is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, with a higher rate for positions designated as "hard to fill." The full salary schedule and hard-to-fill list are available on the district website. Experienced teachers receive unlimited experience credit for service outside the district. New teachers may request up to $2,000 as a salary advance for relocation or other needs.
  
  100% of a teacher's contributions to TRS are paid by the Board of Education. The Board also pays 100% of employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. Vision insurance has a minimal employee cost. Teachers have many opportunities to earn significant additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.
• The district offers an additional $1,500 annual stipend to teachers with a national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
• Individuals hired into a 1.0 FTE position in the CFT bargaining unit after October 1, 2023 are eligible for a $1,500 Sign‑On Bonus. Details can be found on the Human Resources page of the website.

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; interviews may be conducted any time after May 28, 2026. Interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP for consideration.

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK‑Young Adult students and includes 18 facilities: twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. The district is located near major cities, offering access to university events, business opportunities, entertainment, and cultural activities.

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities, contact Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at whitehna
  . Please include your résumé.