General Curriculum Teacher

Overview

General Curriculum 04 Teacher  School Year). .

Type:
Elementary School Teaching / 4th Grade

• Job Title:
  
  Teacher - General Curriculum 04 Teacher 1.0000 FTE
• Job Code: 7060
• Department:
  Curriculum
• Supervisor:
  Principal
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Compensation Range: $47,203 - $99,323 per year. Placement on the salary schedule is based on verified, comparable education and experience. For more information on range placement, review the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students.

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• Ensure all actions are in concert with Board policies and the mission, beliefs, objectives and parameters in the Board's strategic plan.
• Participate in job training and professional growth opportunities to enhance ability to perform essential functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Engage students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Use a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population.
• Consider equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Update and maintain all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
• Demonstrate a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with building expectations and the district's student code of conduct.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum.
• Analyze student data from formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data-based decision making for students.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

• Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all school stakeholders.
• Ability to develop relationships with students and parents.
• Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of best teaching and assessing practices.
• Working knowledge of State and National Standards.
• Ability to organize and maintain student records including grade books.
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; voluntary life insurance; paid sick and personal time; paid holidays;
  Board-paid TRS; optional 403(b) plan; employee assistance program (EAP).

Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

This job description describes duties and responsibilities representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are illustrative; omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change.

• Physical abilities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, etc. (as listed in the original description).
• Light work with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds; specific visual requirements apply.

Note:

This posting contains current information as of the date shown and is subject to change. This description is not an employment contract.