Earth and Space Science Teacher - High School Summer School

Overview

Academic HS SS

Location:

Streamwood High School (9-12). Summer school dates are 06/01/2026 - 07/01/2026 (Monday-Friday) with no school on June 19, 2026 to celebrate Juneteenth. Staff must be available on all days during the summer school sessions. Professional Learning: 05/27/2026 - 05/28/2026. 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:

Earth and Space Science Teacher 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

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 researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Implements current district curriculum and content that is grade level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives/targets for all lessons, units and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements schools 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 and 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 teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve 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 area(s) 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 related subject from a regionally accredited university.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a High School Earth Science, HS Geology, HS Physical Geography or HS Science-Earth Space endorsement required; OR the following endorsements are also acceptable: HS-Science-Biology, HS Science
  - Chemistry, HS Science-Environmental, HS Science-Physics.
• 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.

• 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.

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