5th Grade Classroom Teacher

Location: Forsyth

Duties

* Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials, facilitating active learning.

* Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests in accordance with established procedures.

* Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment. Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.

* Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

* Maintain discipline in accordance with the school's rules and disciplinary systems. Provide appropriate feedback on work.

* Encourage and monitor individual students' progress, and use this information to adjust teaching strategies.

* Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.

* Update all necessary records accurately and ultimately as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.

* Prepare required reports on students and activities.

* Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings.

* Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs.

* Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

* Prepare the classroom for class activities.

* Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

* Observe and evaluate students' performance and development.

* Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.

* Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.

* Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain parental information when requested, promptly return phone calls, and answer emails.

* Participate in appropriate professional activities.

* Actively participate in IEP and 504 meetings as needed

* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement for 5th grade

Salary/Benefits

* Salary placement schedule:
Up to 20 years of experience, including out-of-state and private schools, is granted. Any raises are factored into placement salary after year
1. Placement Matrix for 26-27

* Board-paid TRS
* $780 board contribution toward health insurance

* 14 sick days, three personal days

* Children can attend Maroa-Forsyth Schools even if they live outside the district, as long as the parent or guardian is a full-time employee.

How to Apply

To apply , please submit your cover letter, resume, credentials, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation to Carrie Reynolds,-Principal, Maroa-Forsyth Grade School at 641

E. Shafer St., Forsyth, IL 62535 or email

Job Application Link :

2025 Employment

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/27/2026

Final date to receive applications

6/9/2026

Start Date

8/14/2026