7th Grade Science Teacher; Temporary

7th Grade Science Teacher (Temporary)

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47

Position:
Temporary

Start: 1/5/2026 | End: 5/21/2026

Crystal Lake School District 47 has an opening for a 7th Grade Middle School Science Teacher. This role helps students learn subject matter and skills that contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible adults. The teacher ensures a positive junior high educational and social experience.

• Implement the course of study adopted by the Board of Education in science.
• Instruct students in basic subject matter as specified in state law and regulations, and stated in district regulations, expectations, procedures, and standards or performance.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Develop high quality, challenging objectives for student learning.
• Ensure that students are highly and actively engaged in their learning.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best use the available time for instruction.
• Communicate clear and accurate information.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students’ academic growth, maintain appropriate records, and prepare progress reports as specified by the district.
• Communicate regularly with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress.
• Identify student needs and adapt the classroom and teaching to the needs of health issues and/or problems.
• Create an effective environment for learning.
• Maintain professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the district and/or self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Contribute positively to the life of the school and district.
• Participate in the evaluation process with the appropriate administrator to improve performance according to the district’s evaluation plan.
• Participate with the principal in selecting appropriate texts, materials, and instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records.
• Supervise students in out‑of‑classroom activities during the working day as assigned.
• Administer group‑standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participate, as appropriate, in curriculum development programs.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License.
• Elementary Education K‑9 and/or Secondary 6‑12.
• General Science Endorsement (MS/Grade 5‑8).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
• Student teaching and/or experience in grades 6‑8.

• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials.
• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, responsiveness, professionalism and organization.
• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentiality.

• 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet.
• Resume.
• Transcripts.

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