Grade 6 English Language Arts Teacher
Job in
Gurnee, Lake County, Illinois, 60031, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Woodland School District 50
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Middle School, Special Education Teacher
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching/Language Arts
Date Posted:
3/30/2026
Location:
Woodland Middle School
Date Available:
08/17/2026
Closing Date:
05/30/2026
Additional Information:
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Title:
Grade 6 English Language Arts Teacher
Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting.
Position Type:
Middle School Teaching
Location:
Woodland Middle School
Date Available:
August 17, 2026 plus six New Staff Orientation August 5 - 12, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS
License/Certification:
Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Grades 6-8 with language arts and English as a Second Language endorsements registered in Lake County
Education:
Required - Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or English
Experience - Required - Successful teaching or student teaching experience in middle school language arts and/or reading
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Has command of the subject matter and effectively implements the Woodland District 50 curriculum including Response to Intervention (RtI) and Common Core State Standards
2. Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interest of the students
3. Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook
4. Contributes and models a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) program
5. Orders materials and supplies as per district procedures, with appropriate authorization and within budgetary constraints
6. Works cooperatively with other staff
7. Collaborates with staff and paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students with special needs
8. Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at the times assigned
9.. Maintains control of storage and use of school-owned property; keeps supplies in good working condition, is responsible for all materials as well as manages repair of equipment
10. Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality
11. Collaborates as needed with appropriate school personnel regarding students who may need specialized interventions
12. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct in alignment with the Parent/Student Handbook and PBIS in order to provide for a safe, orderly productive environment
13. Uses a variety of assessment tools that support district curriculum and Common Core State Standards
14. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests
15. Utilizes the RtI to assist in reviewing data, determining academic needs, setting appropriate academic goals and implementing interventions for students
16. Maintains appropriate records of student attendance, projects, and grades
17. Posts grades regularly to district-approved student information system/grade book
18. Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding students' levels and rates of progress
19. Gathers and maintains up-to-date records of student grades and assessment data to assist in the placement of students into appropriate language arts courses
20. Administers state and local standardized ability and achievement tests and interprets results to determine student strengths and areas of need
21. Attends and participates in daily team meetings and monthly grade level, department and faculty meetings
22. Keeps up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to meet the needs of all students
23. Performs other such duties and assumes other such responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal, Assistant Principal or Supervisor
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Planning and Preparation Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and…
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