Civics Teacher High School Summer School

Civics Teacher – High School Summer School Location & Schedule

Academic HS SS

Location:

Streamwood High School (9-12)

Summer school runs Monday through Friday. No school on June 19, 2026 (Juneteenth). Staff must be available all session days.

Professional Learning:
May 27 – 28, 2026

Dates:
June 1 – July 1, 2026 (Monday‑Friday)

Staff hours: 7:30 am to 1:15 pm

Student school day: 7:45 am to 1:00 pm

Summer School Rate: $46.20 (with TRS)

Position /

Title:

Civics Teacher – High School Summer School

Bargaining Unit: SUM

Department/

Location:

Office of Schools and Equity & Innovation

Calendar Days: 24

Reports To:

Summer School Administrator

JD Revision Date: 01/07/2026

Supervises: N/A

Terms of Employment:
This is a temporary position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. U‑46 reserves the right to terminate the position by the third day of student attendance if a minimum number of students do not register or enroll.

To provide quality educational experiences during the summer for students requiring intervention for academic promotion.

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines, and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Implements research‑based teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students, acknowledging a range of abilities and cultural backgrounds.
• Implements current district curriculum and content that is grade‑level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives/targets for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior; motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as required.
• Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in areas assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.

• Bachelor's degree in a related subject from a regionally accredited university.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a High School (HS) Civics/Political Science endorsement. Science or Social Science-Political Science endorsement required.
• Other acceptable endorsements: HS Social Science (SS)‑Econ, SS‑Geography, SS‑History, SS‑Psychology, SS‑Sociology & Anthropology.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.

• Must demonstrate knowledge of Common Core State Standards.
• Must exhibit willingness and capacity to use all forms of current instructional technology.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.