TEACHER; K-5

TEACHER (K-5) role at Chicago Heights School District 170

Location:

Chicago Heights, Illinois

TITLE:

Standard Classroom Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:

An appropriate, valid, Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained classroom. Grade 5 through 8 teachers must hold an endorsement in their assigned subject(s).

REPORTS TO:

Principal and other administrative personnel.

SUPERVISES:
Classroom assistants, when applicable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary based on Chicago Heights School District 170 and American Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 604, Chicago Heights Council contractual agreement.

SALARY RANGE: $49,144 - $58,966. Commensurate with experience and credentials.

PENSION SYSTEM: TRS

• The teacher shall act as an advocate for exceptional children so that they might be guaranteed a free, appropriate, public education.
• The specific duties and responsibilities of teachers include, but are not limited to the following:
• To meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.
• To develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the Association.
• To prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence or preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.
• To involve students in establishing and maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior.
• To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• To strive to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• To evaluate student progress on a regular basis.
• To maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• To assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.
• To make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• To attend and participate in faculty meetings.
• To cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.
• To assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• To work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and the behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• To establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
• To provide for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work as institutions of higher learning.
• To perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.
• Organize and supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.
• Use effective presentation skills when employing direct instruction, including appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speech.
• Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Serve as a role model for students, dressing and grooming professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of teaching.
• Assist with the preparation, monitoring, and following of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for selected students assigned to the class.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Education Administration Programs