Science - Biology Dual Credit Teacher

Position Details

• Title: Science - Biology Dual Credit Teacher
• Vacancy: 1 vacancy – 2027 School Year
• Job : 9460
• Position Type: High School Teaching – Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth, Genetics, Physics)
• Date Posted: 12/16/2025
• Location: Proviso Math & Science Academy
• Date Available: 2027 School Year
• Closing Date: Until Filled
• Division / Department: Science
• Classification: Full-time, Exempt
• Position Group: Teacher
• Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
• Anticipated Work Year &
  
  Hours:
  
  180 Days
• Union Membership: Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL‑CIO
• Reports to: Building Principal and/or designee

Full‑time high‑school teaching position.

• Education/Training: Minimum of a Master’s degree in biology, a biological science, biology education, a Medical Doctor degree, Osteopathic Doctor degree, Doctor in Chiropractic degree (accepted to teach Anatomy & Physiology), or Master’s in Biology Education +18 hours of graduate work in the specific biological discipline.
• Licensure: Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for grades 9‑12.
• Endorsement: Science – Biology (Grades 9‑12).
• Knowledge/Abilities/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Doctorate Degree
• College teaching experience;
  Medical Doctor, Doctor in Chiropractic, Doctoral degree in biology, a biological science, or biology education.
• Previous high‑school teaching experience
• Certified ESL High School or Bilingual Certification
• Bilingual Endorsement (grades 9‑12)
• ESL Endorsement (grades 9‑12)
• Special Education Endorsement (LBS1)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Multiple subject area endorsements

• Instructional
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Teach prescribed outcomes that lead to positive student outcomes.
  • Utilize best practices of standards‑based learning and the gradual release model.
  • Design and implement coherent and rigorous instruction aligned to priority standards.
  • Ensure students understand learning goals and relevance.
  • Involve students using research‑based differentiation and educational technology.
  • Provide remedial and/or enrichment material.
  • Implement reteaching and review opportunities and interventions.
  • Differentiate for special, language, or diverse learning needs.
  • Promote student success through clear expectations, timely responses, and regular feedback.
  • Assign and evaluate work that leads to mastery of standards.
  • Track, monitor, and post progress weekly using the district SIS system.
  • Communicate regularly with parents, counselors, and staff via SIS.
  • Be clear, audible, and fluent in explanations.
  • Establish a positive, safe, student‑centered environment.
  • Revise lesson plans based on assessment data.
  • Employ diverse instructional techniques.
  • Be creative and innovative with materials.
  • Demonstrate command of content and enthusiasm for teaching.
  • Show knowledge of contemporary research related to content and diverse learners.
• Classroom Management
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Develop, communicate, and enforce classroom rules aligned to school policies.
  • Monitor and correct behavior to maximize learning.
  • Respond promptly to infractions professionally.
  • Document infractions using SIS.
  • Use effective methods to manage behavior and materials.
  • Reinforce appropriate social and academic behavior.
  • Ensure proper use and care of materials.
  • Interact respectfully, acknowledging cultural differences.
• Professionally Related
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Collaborate on curriculum, instruction, pacing, and assessments.
  • Review and update curricular programs.
  • Perform responsibilities stipulated in Board policies promptly.
  • Follow absences procedures and provide substitute materials.
  • Exemplify district mission and vision.
  • Maintain punctuality.
  • Support Strategic Plan goals.
  • Report student issues to appropriate personnel and document via SIS.
  • Implement recommendations from evaluations.
  • Cooperate with educational personnel and administration.
  • Model and enforce classroom and school rules.
  • Reflect on practice and adjust for success.
  • Attend all workdays.
  • Record final grades in SIS per district deadlines.
  • Use technologies that support learning and communication.