Science​/6th and 7th Social Studies Teacher

Job Title: 6-8 Science/6th & 7th Social Studies Teacher (Job )

• Position Type: Licensed Secondary Teaching – 6th thru 8th
• Date Posted: 11/3/2025
• Date Available: 07/22/2026
• Closing Date: 05/01/2026
• District: Thomasboro Community Consolidated Grade School #130
• Location: Thomasboro Grade School

The primary responsibility of the teacher is to plan and provide for appropriate learning experiences for students.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Education) or related field. Illinois Teaching Certificate.
• Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).

• Supervises students in a variety of school related settings.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Administers informal and formal assessments.
• Incorporates district initiatives within instruction (adoption programs/policies).
• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Provides written feedback to students.
• Maintains accurate, efficient and effective records for instructional and non-instructional purposes.
• Manages classroom organization.

• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
• Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Participates in committees related to educational and employment matters.
• Performs all duties necessary to the position that may not be included herein, in accordance with District policy and such related duties as may be assigned by the principal or superintendent.

• The teacher plans and demonstrates practices that reflect knowledge of the content, prerequisite relationships between concepts, and the instructional practices specific to that discipline.
• The teacher seeks knowledge of students’ backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs, and attains this knowledge of his/her students.
• The teacher develops instructional outcomes that are of appropriate rigor and are suitable for his/her students, but consist of a combination of activities and goals, which permit viable methods of assessment. They reflect more than one type of learning and are aligned to the Common Core Standards.
• The teacher is aware of the resources available through the school or district to enhance his/her own knowledge, to use in teaching, or for students who need them.
• The teacher coordinates knowledge of content, of students, and of resources to design a series of learning experiences aligned to instructional outcomes, address the Common Core Standards and are suitable for his/her students. The lesson or unit has a clear structure and is likely to engage students in learning.
• The teacher’s plan for student assessment is aligned with the instructional outcomes, Common Core Standards, uses clear criteria, and is appropriate to the needs of students. The teacher intends to use assessment results to plan for future instruction for students.
• The teacher’s interactions with his/her students are friendly and demonstrate general caring and respect.
• The teacher will develop a classroom culture that is characterized by commitment to learning by teacher and student. Student engagement to the task at hand is consistent.
• The teacher’s management of instructional groups and/or the handling of materials and supplies are consistent. The teacher ensures that students follow established classroom routines.
• The teacher will monitor student behavior and respond to student misbehavior. Teacher response to student misbehavior is consistent, appropriate and respectful to students.
• The teacher ensures the classroom is safe, and learning is accessible to all students.…