Social Studies Teacher

Duties

Essential Functions:

* Planning and Preparation

* Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy

* Demonstrates knowledge of students and plans instruction for individual students' needs

* Sets instructional outcomes as goals that can been assessed

* Demonstrates knowledge of resources

* Designs coherent instruction and differentiates with appropriate resources, groups and structure

* Designs student assessments that are aligned with the instructional outcomes

* The Classroom Environment

* Creates an environment of respect and rapport

* Establishes a culture for learning

* Manages classroom procedures

* Manages student behavior by setting clear standards of conduct

* Establishes a safe classroom that ensures the learning of all students

* Instruction

* Communication with students is appropriate and expectations for the learning of content are clearly communicated

* Uses questions that reflect high expectations

* Engages students in their learning

* Uses assessment to guide instruction

* Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness and makes adjustment as needed to instruction

* Professional Responsibilities

* Uses reflection to improve instruction

* Maintains accurate records

* Communicates with families frequently and tries to engage families in the instructional program

* Participates in professional organizations and is involved in school and district events

* Actively pursues professional development opportunities

* Displays a high level of ethics and professionalism in dealing with students and colleagues

* Adheres to district sick leave and personal leave policies and is punctual to job assignments and meetings

Qualifications

State of Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsements required

Salary/Benefits

Regionally competitive

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

School District

Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/16/2025

Start Date

8/1/2025